- Manhyia South MP says OSP should not probe allegations made against its own outfit
- Warns this creates a conflict of interest and may deny justice to the complainant
- Says submitting evidence to the OSP means accepting its authority over the case
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not be allowed to investigate allegations made against itself.
Commenting on the claims raised by private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, the MP cautioned that letting the OSP handle the issue could compromise impartiality and deny the complainant a fair outcome.
He stressed that an institution probing accusations directed at its own office presents a clear conflict of interest.
“To address those allegations, it certainly shouldn’t be the OSP,” he said. “Strategically, it’s not advisable because by submitting your evidence to him, you are placing the matter under his authority and accepting that he should determine the case.”
He warned that such an arrangement could easily favour the OSP.
“What if, in the end, he dismisses all your claims? You would not have received justice,” he noted.
His remarks follow an invitation from the OSP asking Martin Kpebu to present evidence supporting his public accusations of corruption and incompetence against the office.
According to the OSP, the invitation is part of its process to verify the allegations.
