The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has warned that political resistance threatens the independence and survival of his office, describing it as a frequent target for lawmakers who view its anti-corruption mandate as a challenge to their interests.

Speaking Tuesday at a national dialogue on the role of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Agyebeng said the institution’s continued existence has depended in part on the support of President John Dramani Mahama. He pointed to reports that members of the parliamentary majority have drafted legislation aimed at dismantling the office, underscoring what he characterized as persistent efforts to curtail its authority.

Without such backing, Mr. Agyebeng suggested, the office might already have been abolished.
He urged broader institutional protections to shield the prosecutor’s office from political pressure, arguing that its independence should not hinge on the disposition of any sitting president. Instead, he called for constitutional guarantees to secure its autonomy and longevity.

“The office must be built to endure,” he said, adding that future officeholders should be able to focus on their investigative mandate rather than defending the institution’s existence.

Mr. Agyebeng also appealed for increased support from civil society and the public, framing such backing as essential to preserving the office’s role in holding public officials accountable.

Source:TheDotNews