Audio By Carbonatix
Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has congratulated Mr Kissi Agyebeng on his appointment as Special Prosecutor.
In a Facebook post, Anas, known to be a client of Mr Agyebeng, welcomed the new Special Prosecutor with a heartwarming message, "Kissi Agyebeng: Hearty congratulations on your swearing-in as Special Prosecutor for the Republic of #Ghana. Wishing you the very best!"
President Akufo-Addo officially swore into office, Kissi Agyebeng as the Special Prosecutor on Thursday at the Jubilee House.
The 43-year-old Lawyer takes over from Martin Amidu who resigned from office in November 2020 after accusing the President of interference in his work.
During the swearing-in ceremony, the President urged the new appointee to always bear in mind that although, “the remit of the office is broad and challenging” he has a responsibility to fight corruption independently and impartially.
He also assured Mr Agyebeng that no appointee from his government will interfere in his duties as required by the law.
The office of the Special Prosecutor is a creation of Parliament that serves as an independent investigating and prosecution body to make inquiries into corruption, bribery, or other criminal cases at the national level either in the public or private sector.
Mr Agyebeng is expected to serve a 7-year mandate.
Latest Stories
-
Mahama reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to transparency ahead of APRM peer review
9 minutes -
You won’t be left behind – Gender Minister assures unemployed graduates with disabilities of gov’t commitment to jobs
9 minutes -
Former UNAIDS Executive Director urges media to bring NTDs out of the shadows
11 minutes -
Ghana engages Afreximbank to advance strategic minerals development
24 minutes -
NDC sticks with Baba Jamal for Ayawaso East By-election despite vote-buying probe
33 minutes -
Give retired pastors key roles to play in government – Prophet John Anokye
37 minutes -
UniMAC External Affairs Officer attends 24th GUPS First General Assembly Meeting
39 minutes -
Iran is a threat to Middle East stability – Israeli Ambassador to Ghana
43 minutes -
Mahama inaugurates NAPRM Governing Council ahead of historic ‘Second-Generation’ Peer Review
50 minutes -
WUSC–ACTIVATE Project equips over 200 youth with practical agriculture skills in Asante Mampong
60 minutes -
IMANI brief: Ghana’s 24-hour economy needs systems, not new authorities
1 hour -
Tems becomes first African female artiste to have 7 entries on Billboard Hot 100
1 hour -
Gov’t declares Wednesday as ‘Fugu Day’ to promote Ghanaian heritage
1 hour -
Interior Ministry trains police officers on Armoured Bullion Vehicle operations
1 hour -
OSP releases Baba Jamal on self-recognisance bail after interrogation
1 hour
