Prominent legal expert and former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Lawyer Kwaku Ansah Asare, has called for the immediate removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, accusing him of failing to tackle corruption under his tenure.
Speaking on recent developments, Ansah Asare stated, “The Special Prosecutor ought to be removed from office. In fact, he should be removed for causing financial loss. I see no reason why he must be maintained in office.”
He further lambasted Agyebeng, questioning his effectiveness in fighting corruption.
“When the monies were being stolen, where was he? He has outlived his stay,” he stressed.
Beyond the Special Prosecutor, Ansah Asare also took a swipe at the Attorney General, Godfred Dame, criticizing his handling of high-profile corruption cases, including the ongoing prosecution of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene.
“I did not like the way the Attorney General handled the issue by going to the media,” he said, emphasizing that the AG should follow constitutional protocols instead of making public statements about ongoing investigations.
Background: The Adu-Boahene Case
The controversy surrounding Adu-Boahene stems from allegations of embezzling funds meant for a $7 million cyber defense system contract. His recent bail conditions were reduced from GH¢120 million to GH¢80 million following a legal challenge.
Despite the allegations, Adu-Boahene remains resolute in his innocence. When asked whether he believed he would be acquitted, he responded firmly, “Definitely.”
As political tensions rise and high-profile corruption cases unfold, Ansah Asare’s call for the removal of the Special Prosecutor adds to the mounting pressure on Ghana’s justice system.
