Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is calling for widespread support for the Special Prosecutor in his efforts to combat corruption and related activities in the country.
The Effutu Member of Parliament (MP) emphasized that the success of the fight against corruption hinges on the collective support of all Ghanaians.
During his contribution to the parliamentary debate on Tuesday, December 12, regarding the approval of the budget for the Office of the Special Prosecutor for 2024, the legal practitioner and politician urged Kissi Agyebeng not to lose hope.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin expressed confidence in Ghanaians' trust in the Special Prosecutor, urging him not to be discouraged by the current challenges he is facing.
“We need to support the Special Prosecutor. This is the first time a government has boldly walked a political talk from the manifesto into bringing an enactment to give it the life that it needs. Let’s encourage the Special Prosecutor to do his work. And Mr. Speaker, as a practitioner in our courts… I would want to encourage the Special Prosecutor never to give up.”
“I would want to encourage the office to strengthen itself with the limited resources that it gets, move through the court system, and get the court to appreciate its work.”
His remarks follow the recent expression of concern by the OSP regarding the growing trend of dismissive rulings in suspected corruption cases, which it fears might impede the fight against corruption.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, November 29, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng voiced his apprehension about the "growing hasty dismissiveness and lack of regard" for suspected corruption cases.
This, he believes could seriously hinder his office's ability to fulfil its mandate.
Mr Agyebeng highlighted specific cases, including the acquittal of Cecilia Dapaah, a former government official, in a suspected corruption case, and the court's refusal to freeze the estate of the late NPP General Secretary, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie.
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