Ghanaians are losing confidence in the OSP and Attorney General - Oscar Provencal

Actor Oscar Provencal has voiced growing public concerns about the credibility of Ghana’s key legal institutions, stating that many citizens are gradually losing confidence in both the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Office of the Attorney General.

Speaking on GTV, he referenced the ongoing back-and-forth between the Special Prosecutor and former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, noting that the confusion, delays, and contradictory public statements surrounding the matter have eroded trust in the nation’s justice delivery system.

Provencal explained that Ghanaians expect clarity, decisiveness, and professionalism from institutions mandated to fight corruption and uphold the rule of law.

However, the disagreement between the OSP and the Attorney General’s office has created the impression that political interference and institutional rivalry may be overshadowing due process. He warned that when citizens begin to doubt the neutrality of state prosecutors or suspect selective justice, it threatens the very foundation of accountability in governance. Such doubts, he added, embolden wrongdoing and discourage public cooperation with anti-corruption efforts.

The actor called for urgent reforms that strengthen coordination, transparency, and communication between legal bodies tasked with safeguarding public interest. He emphasized that Ghana’s fight against corruption cannot succeed if the institutions leading the charge appear fragmented or compromised.