The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced the deployment of covert and investigative operatives nationwide.

This initiative aims to monitor and address election malpractices before, during, and after the elections, thereby upholding the integrity of the upcoming December 2024 elections.

The announcement was made in the OSP's Half Yearly Report, released on July 11, 2024.

The report reveals the OSP's commitment to maintaining the sanctity of the electoral process by preventing, controlling, and repressing corruption, fraud, and unfair practices.

The OSP has issued a stern warning to those involved in vote counting at polling stations, collation centers, and during the transmission of election results to act with utmost integrity.

The OSP's authority for this initiative is derived from section 79 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), and sections 256 and 258 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). These legal provisions empower the OSP to tackle corruption and ensure a fair electoral process.

"No person is permitted to influence the outcome of the elections through corrupt means," the report stated, emphasizing that acts of intimidation and impersonation are strictly illegal.

Additionally, the OSP cautioned against influencing voter conduct through threats of harm or by impersonating voters or electoral officers.

The public was reminded that individuals found guilty of such acts would face severe consequences, including a seven-year voting ban and disqualification from holding public office or being eligible for election as the President or a Member of Parliament.

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