Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of the polling firm Global InfoAnalytics, has publicly urged President John Dramani Mahama to pursue constitutional reforms to separate the office of the Attorney General from prosecutorial powers. Dankwah argues this change is essential for a serious fight against corruption in Ghana.
His comments, reported by Ghanaian media including MyJoyOnline and Citinewsroom in April 2026, highlight a long-standing debate about the perceived conflict of interest when the Attorney General, a political appointee, also serves as the government's chief prosecutor. Proponents believe an independent prosecutor would be less susceptible to political interference.
The call for reform is not new. Similar proposals have been discussed for years, with critics arguing the current structure can hinder the impartial prosecution of corruption cases, especially those involving government officials. There is no indication from President Mahama's administration of any imminent move to enact such a constitutional change.
Dankwah's statement adds to ongoing public discourse about institutional integrity in Ghana. The effectiveness of existing anti-corruption bodies like the Office of the Special Prosecutor, established in 2017, continues to be a subject of national debate.
