6 d. ago OSP exists largely on paper – Majority Chief Whip Rockson Dafeamekpor

The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson Dafeamakpor, has questioned the practical effectiveness of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution appears to exist largely in name rather than in action.

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6 d. ago OSP deserves a second chance; it must decentralise its operations

The Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, Mr Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has voiced support for giving the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) a “second chance,” calling for its operations to be decentralised across the regions of Ghana.

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6 d. ago Don’t credit SML exposure to OSP; it played no role – Dafeamakpor

Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson Dafeamakpor, has cautioned against attributing the exposure of the controversial SML revenue assurance contract to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting that the institution played no meaningful role in uncovering the scandal.

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6 d. ago Dafeamakpor defends withdrawn OSP repeal bill, says move was to strengthen anti

The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson Dafeamakpor, has defended his role in the controversial private member’s bill seeking to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act, insisting that the move was motivated by a desire to strengthen Ghana’s anti-corruption framework, not undermine it.

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1 week ago Fifi Kwetey Criticizes Majority Leader Over Office of Special Prosecutor Abolition Bill

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifi-kwetey-criticizes-majority-leader-over-office-of-special-prosecutor-abolition-bill/National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary Fifi Kwetey publicly criticized Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor for proposing to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) without consulting party leadership during an interview on JoyNews on Wednesday December 17. Kwetey warned that unilateral action by parliamentary leaders risks embarrassing President John […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifi-kwetey-criticizes-majority-leader-over-office-of-special-prosecutor-abolition-bill/

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1 week ago Supreme Court order only suspends Kpandai rerun, does not reinstate Nyindam – Defeamekpor

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has clarified that the Supreme Court’s decision to suspend the planned parliamentary election rerun in the Kpandai constituency does not restore the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Matthew Nyindam, to Parliament.

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2 w. ago Minority demands resignation of Ayariga, Dafeamekpor over OSP repeal bill

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation of the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, following what it describes as a “failed and embarrassing” attempt to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). In a statement dated December 12, 2025, the Minority accused the two leaders of acting in direct contradiction to President John Dramani Mahama’s stated policy on the OSP, after sponsoring a private member’s bill to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959).

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2 w. ago We’ll reconsider our decision following President Mahama’s request – Mahama Ayariga on anti

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says he and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, will revisit their decision to introduce a bill seeking to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), after President John Mahama urged them to suspend the move.

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2 w. ago Mahama Blocks Parliamentary Move to Scrap Special Prosecutor Office

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/President John Dramani Mahama has asked Parliament’s leadership to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill seeking to scrap the law establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), according to a statement issued by the presidency on Thursday. The directive, addressed to the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip, follows Mahama’s recent public backing for strengthening […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/

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2 w. ago 1st Deputy Minority Whip slams Mahama over request to withdraw private member’s bill against OSP Act

The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has criticised President John Mahama for requesting the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip to withdraw a Private Members’ Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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2 w. ago President Mahama requests Majority leadership to halt private members’ bill seeking to abolish OSP

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, to suspend their move to introduce a Private Members’ Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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3 w. ago Special Prosecutor to be invited to Parliament over detention of Martin Kpebu – Dafeamekpor

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng is to be invited to Parliament after Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, accused his office of abusing its authority in the arrest and detention of private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu.

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3 w. ago We were within time – Dafeamekpor defends NDC’s case as Kpandai battle hits Supreme Court

Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, has defended the timing of the NDC’s election petition in the Kpandai parliamentary dispute.

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3 w. ago Abuse of court processes – Dafeamekpor slams Nyindam over fresh SC motion

Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has accused Kpandai MP, Matthew Nyindam, of “abusing the court processes” after the latter filed yet another notice of appeal and application for stay of execution at the Supreme Court today.

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