Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Dafeamakpor, has defended his involvement in the controversial private member’s bill that proposed the repeal of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act. He clarified that the bill was designed with the intent to enhance Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
The bill, which was co-sponsored by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, was withdrawn following significant public opposition and a directive from President John Dramani Mahama. Both Dafeamakpor and Ayariga complied with the President's instructions to withdraw the proposal.
The bill faced widespread criticism, particularly from civil society groups and within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, speaking on JoyNews' *PM Express* on December 17, 2025, stressed that Majority Leaders should not act unilaterally on such sensitive policy issues without consulting party leadership.
In response, Dafeamakpor admitted that more extensive consultations should have been conducted before introducing the bill. However, he firmly rejected accusations that the bill was intended to weaken Ghana's accountability institutions.
He emphasized that effective anti-corruption measures should yield tangible results, rather than merely establishing institutions. Dafeamakpor argued that enforcement agencies like the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Attorney-General's Department have shown greater activity in prosecuting corruption cases. Despite the withdrawal, he maintained that the bill was part of a broader effort to reform Ghana’s anti-corruption landscape.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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