Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng facing impeachment

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng is facing impeachment following a petition filed by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu.

The petition, dated April 30, 2024, was forwarded by President Akufo-Addo to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo on May 6, 2024.

Amidu’s petition alleges several breaches, including procurement violations in the purchase of vehicles for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), abuse of judges and the administration of justice, violations of citizens’ rights through arrests and detentions, and improper appointments of personnel to the office.

Additionally, it cites violations of the right to information. According to reports,  in accordance with Article 146 of the Constitution, the Chief Justice is currently determining if there is a prima facie case to establish a committee for Mr. Agyabeng’s impeachment.

This process is related to a press conference held by the Special Prosecutor, where he alleged conspiracies against him by judges, which Amidu claims constitutes an abuse of judges and disreputes the Judiciary.

The impeachment process was initiated after reports surfaced that Mr. Agyabeng had declined demands to resign and instead held a press conference to express his frustrations with his work.

Amidu also alleges that the arrests of individuals like Cecilia Dapaah and Prof. Frimpong Boateng by the Special Prosecutor were abuses of their rights.

Furthermore, Amidu claims a violation of the right to information occurred when Mr. Agyabeng requested appointment letters and salary details of all OSP staff on a pen drive. He also raised issues with the appointment of personnel to the OSP.