In a recent parliamentary session, Madina Member of Parliament (MP) and Ghana Legal Council member, Francis Xavier Sosu, expressed strong support for the approval of the 2026 budget allocation for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

He emphasised the need for patience and due process in prosecutorial cases, warning against the rush to prosecute that can undermine fairness and the integrity of the justice system.

Sosu pointed out that investigations in Ghana often took many years, sometimes spanning two decades, and cautioned that hasty prosecution could lead to unfair outcomes, especially when defences were compromised due to prolonged investigations.

He criticised the tendency of some to rush into prosecution to quickly assess the effectiveness of institutions like the Office of the Federal Prosecutor, describing this approach as erroneous.

He urged the public and lawmakers to work towards changing societal perceptions that may unfairly scrutinise the office's efforts.

He commended the Office of the Special Prosecutor for its recent efforts, including cost-saving measures that benefit the state, and noted that while major prosecutions had yet to be seen, the office had demonstrated a commitment to its mandate.

Sosu emphasised that the office’s work should be supported with adequate resources to enable it to operate effectively.

The MP also expressed concern over the invitation of lawyer Martin Kpebu to the OSP, criticising the move as inappropriate.

Sosu explained that Kpebu’s public criticisms and allegations against the office, especially when aired on television, should have been reported to relevant authorities rather than investigated through the office itself. This, he argued, could undermine the principles of natural justice and fairness.

Meanwhile, MP for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has accused the NDC of targeting independent bodies like the Kissi Agyebeng-led OSP through fabricated petitions.

Refuting the allegation by Hassan Tampuli, Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor said there was no such attempt by the government to remove heads of independent constitutional bodies.