President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reportedly forwarded a petition seeking the removal of Kissi Agyabeng as Special Prosecutor to the Chief Justice.
The petition, dated April 30, 2024, was submitted by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu and conveyed to Justice Gertrude Torkonoo on May 6, 2024.
Mr. Amidu’s petition includes allegations of procurement breaches in the purchase of vehicles for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and abuses involving judges and the administration of justice.
Other accusations involve violations of citizens’ rights through arrests and detentions, breaches of the right to information, and improper appointments of personnel to the office.
Joy News reports that the Chief Justice is currently evaluating whether there is a prima facie case to establish a committee for Mr. Agyabeng’s impeachment, as required by Article 146 of the Constitution.
Sources suggest that the controversy may stem from an explosive press conference held by the Special Prosecutor, during which he alleged that judges had conspired against him.
Martin Amidu, former Attorney General and Minister for Justice claimed that Mr. Agyabeng’s criticisms of the judiciary during the press conference constituted an abuse of judges and brought the judiciary into disrepute.
The impeachment process also follows reports that the Special Prosecutor refused to resign and instead held a press conference to express frustrations with his work.
Mr. Amidu also asserted that Mr. Agyabeng abused the rights of individuals such as Cecilia Dapaah and Prof. Frimpong Boateng by arresting them.
He also alleged a violation of the right to information when Mr. Agyabeng requested appointment letters and salary details of all OSP staff to be put on a pen drive for him, raising concerns about the appointment of personnel to the office.
