Ghana’s first Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has leveled sharp criticisms at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing its current leadership under Kissi Agyebeng as “pathologically dishonest” and fundamentally unfit to discharge its duties.
Amidu’s rebuke follows comments made by Agyebeng during an interview on the KSM Show, where he addressed the OSP’s ongoing investigations into contracts between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). According to Amidu, Agyebeng’s public statements contradict official OSP records, suggesting deliberate misinformation.
Central to Amidu’s critique is the OSP’s Half-Yearly Report as of 31 December 2024, which, he says, does not list former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a suspect nor reference interference by state security agencies during investigations. Yet, Amidu claims, Agyebeng later asserted publicly that Ofori-Atta was under scrutiny and that security agencies obstructed the investigation — a statement he labels false and misleading.
Amidu further accuses Agyebeng of inexperience and unprofessional conduct, highlighting what he perceives as mishandling of high-profile cases, including the Airbus SE contract investigation and Ofori-Atta’s travel leave. In his view, the Special Prosecutor’s apparent weakness threatens the independence and integrity of the OSP, undermining its anti-corruption mandate.
Beyond questioning individual cases, Amidu has called for a full forensic audit of the OSP, including its recruitment processes, expenditures, and overall operational performance. He warned that when law enforcement institutions are influenced by political considerations, the rule of law and public trust are jeopardized.
The former Special Prosecutor’s comments have already sparked debates across legal, political, and civil society circles, with many observers questioning whether the allegations reflect isolated administrative lapses or deeper structural weaknesses within the OSP.
The OSP has not issued a formal response to Amidu’s accusations as of now, leaving the controversy unresolved and fueling speculation about internal disagreements and the agency’s transparency.
Amidu’s strong stance reiterates his longstanding concern that Ghana’s anti-corruption institutions must operate with full independence, impartiality, and adherence to due process, especially when dealing with high-ranking public officials.
As the debate continues, attention remains on how the OSP will respond publicly and whether any measures will be taken to address the credibility concerns raised by Ghana’s first Special Prosecutor.
Source: Thepressradio.com
