The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has affirmed that he will not abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Instead, he intends to enhance its capabilities if elected as president in the upcoming elections.

Mr. Mahama made this commitment during a press briefing in Accra on Sunday. The OSP was established in 2018 as Ghana's premier independent anti-corruption institution, aligning with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).

Its mandate includes investigating and prosecuting cases of alleged corruption, recovering proceeds of corrupt activities, and preventing further corruption in both public and private sectors.

Mr. Mahama emphasized that his focus is on strengthening, not dismantling, the OSP.

Additionally, he announced plans for his administration to establish an independent office dedicated to evaluating government procurements exceeding a $5 million threshold or as recommended by Parliament.