The National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has said that Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader’s position on repealing OSP does not represent the party.
According to Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, it is normal for individuals to hold dissenting views, adding that what the president states as the leader of the party represents the party.
The NDC General Secretary dismissed claims that there is an internal rift after President Mahama directed the Majority Leader and the Majority Chief Whip to withdraw a private member’s Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
Speaking on Channel One TV on December 16, 2025, Fifi Kwetey explained, “Now, this view on the Special Prosecutor, clearly, individuals can have their own perspective. The decision becomes a political decision if it’s discussed at the highest level of our party. For example, when the political committee of the party, led by the president and including key figures, both current and former leaders, comes together and decides on a position, anyone who articulates that is speaking on behalf of the party.
“Otherwise, whatever someone says in Parliament reflects their personal view and not the party’s position. It’s okay to have disagreements; that’s not a problem,” he said.
He added, “What the president states as leader of the party represents the party. The president can even disagree with the finance minister, but at the end of the day, the person in charge of the vehicle is the president.
“Together with the party leadership, the president articulates the party’s highest position, and those decisions have to be made,” he added.
“We are not saying you can’t have your own opinion. Remember, the majority in Parliament represents part of the party, but individuals can still hold personal positions. Ultimately, though, the party’s view is expressed by the President,” he said.
His remarks follow: President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw their Private Member’s Bill seeking to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act.
The Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a statement released, stated, “President John Dramani Mahama has requested the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw the Private Member’s Bill tabled for the repeal of the Act establishing the Office of Special Prosecutor.
The President’s request follows his public expression of support for the strengthening of the Office of Special Prosecutor as a vital cog in the fight against corruption at a meeting with the Peace Council yesterday.
The President also reiterates his call on the Office of the Special Prosecutor to do more to boost public confidence in its work and frontally tackle corruption in line with the objectives informing the establishment of the office”.
The statement follows: the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill to repeal the OSP Act and abolish the OSP.
The draft bill, however, is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (Repeal) Bill, dated December 8, 2025, reveals Parliament’s intent to return full prosecutorial authority over corruption cases to the Attorney-General, in line with Article 88 of the Constitution.
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“It is normal for individuals to hold dissenting views, but the Majority Leader’s position on repealing the OSP does not represent the NDC.” – NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey clarifies the party’s stance
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