Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight newspaper, has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Kissi Agyebeng from his position as Special Prosecutor. According to Mr. Kuranchie, this request stems from alleged instances of misconduct by Mr. Agyebeng, including accusations of willfully violating his official oath …
Read More »Here Are The 6 ‘Sins’ For Which Martin Amidu Wants Kissi Agyebeng Removed As Special Prosecutor
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo formally forwarded a petition for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng from office. The petition as by law required was transmitted to the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. GhnanaWeb can confirm that the petition was submitted to the presidency by Agyebeng’s predecessor and serial …
Read More »OSP Lists Achievements Since Kissi Agyebeng Took Office
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has listed all the acts of corruption it has stopped since Kissi Agyebeng took office as Special Prosecutor in 2021. Kissi Agyebeng, an appointee of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has come under intense criticism mostly by members of the ruling New Patriotic …
Read More »Martin Amidu Blasts Kissi Agyebeng For Attacking Courts
Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has accused his predecessor, Kissi Agyebeng of deliberately scandalizing and inciting the media against the judiciary service. In a 15-page piece shared with GhanaWeb, Mr Amidu said Kissi Agyebeng crossed the redline and defied the 1992 Constitution when he held a press conference on November …
Read More »JUSAG Blasts Special Prosecutor
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has responded to comments made by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng about the performance of the judiciary regarding his work. In a statement released on December 1, JUSAG said that there are “judicial avenues through which the concerns raised by the OSP can …
Read More »Full Speech: Special Prosecutor’s Media Encounter In The Context Of The Corruption Fight.
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng addressed the press on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, giving an update on his outfit’s investigations so far. He used the opportunity to complain about setbacks his office has encountered in court. Kissi Agyebeng also used the opportunity to announce new investigations his office is probing. …
Read More »OSP Closes Case Against Juaben MCE Nominee
The Office of Special Prosecutor has closed its case in the trial of the embattled Municipal Chief Executive aspirant for Juaben, Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka. The aspirant was charged with 26 counts of corruption in respect of public elections. Sarfo-Kantanka is accused of influencing the conduct of about 26 assembly members …
Read More »OSP Invites Prof. Frimpong-Boateng To Aid Investigation Into Alleged Corruption In IMCIM Expenditure And Activities
The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng over alleged corruption in the activities of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM). Professor Frimpong Boateng in a press issued on Thursday, May 4, said he has been invited …
Read More »OSP Drags Northern Development Authority CEO And His Deputies To Court Over GH₵10.4m Scandal
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged Mr. Sumaila Abdul–Rahman, the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority, and two of his deputies– Mr. Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Mr. Patrick Seidu– as well as the Chief Executive of A&QS Consortium Limited, Mr. Andrew Kuundaari for conspiracy to …
Read More »Special Prosecutor And His Staff Are Yet To Receive Salary After 16 Months In Office
Exclusive documents available indicates that the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng and his staff are yet to receive their salaries, sixteen months after assuming office. According to the said documents, only the Deputy Special Prosecutor has been paid; leaving other staff of the office agitated. The documents further disclosed that the …
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