Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has candidly shared that he never pursued or campaigned for his current role, admitting he was hesitant to take it on.
He described how the position was thrust upon him unexpectedly, stating.
“I didn’t seek this office, nor did I lobby for it. It was placed on me, almost against my inclinations,” he remarked.
Agyebeng stressed the profound personal toll the role has exacted, forcing him to abandon a lifestyle he cherished.
He stated, “Accepting this position demanded real sacrifice. I used to be outgoing, a lover of life’s joys—elite walking was my passion. Now, much of what gave my life meaning feels out of reach. These are private losses, but they’re significant.”
Despite his resolve to combat corruption, Agyebeng expressed frustration at the reluctance of many Ghanaians to join the effort. He pointed out a paradox: while citizens demand action against corruption, they often resist the measures needed to address it.
This resistance, he said, manifests in relentless opposition, including orchestrated smear campaigns and vicious attacks on his office.
“The backlash is fierce—some adversaries wouldn’t hesitate to end a life if given the chance. My security risk, and that of my team, is extraordinarily high,” he revealed.
Agyebeng admitted that his anti-corruption work generates new foes daily, rendering the job both perilous and largely unappreciated.
Yet, he remains undeterred, advocating for systemic changes to solidify the fight against graft. He urged that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) be constitutionally entrenched to shield it from political meddling and ensure its longevity.
“This isn’t about me—my time will pass. We need to focus on creating enduring institutions,” he emphasized.
To bolster this vision, Agyebeng proposed embedding anti-corruption education in school curriculums and establishing dedicated courts to expedite corruption cases, arguing that such steps are vital for lasting progress.
By Marani Issah/thenewsbulletin24.com