Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A-Plus and Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has ignited national debate after suggesting that Ghana should scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and return to what he described as “factory settings.”
Speaking candidly, A-Plus argued that the country’s long history of corruption predates modern anti-corruption institutions, insisting Ghana has survived worse eras without collapsing.
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“The OSP—let’s just collapse it. Let’s go back to factory settings, where we used to have the Attorney General. Let’s just forget this corruption fight and move on,” he said.
Controversial Remarks Stir National Conversation
A-Plus referenced historical accounts, including intelligence reports attributed to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), suggesting that large-scale financial mismanagement dates back to the era of Kwame Nkrumah. According to him, if corruption alone could collapse Ghana, the nation would have already failed decades ago.
His remarks have triggered mixed reactions across political and civil society circles, with some interpreting his comments as satire or frustration, while others see them as a direct challenge to Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
The Role of the OSP Under Scrutiny
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was established to independently investigate and prosecute corruption-related offences, aiming to strengthen transparency and accountability beyond the traditional powers of the Attorney General.
Critics of A-Plus argue that dismantling the OSP would weaken Ghana’s institutional fight against corruption, especially at a time when public demand for accountability remains high. Supporters, however, claim the office has not delivered sufficiently impactful results to justify its existence.
Why This Story Matters
The debate goes beyond one politician’s statement—it touches on Ghana’s broader governance architecture. As the country continues to position itself as a stable democracy in West Africa, the effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions like the OSP remains central to investor confidence, public trust, and international credibility.
Balancing institutional reform with accountability will be key as policymakers and citizens assess whether Ghana’s current systems are delivering real results or simply adding bureaucratic layers.
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