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The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has appealed to civil society organisations to safeguard and preserve the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), highlighting their role as critical to the institution’s survival and effectiveness in the fight against corruption.
Speaking at the National Dialogue on the role and impact of the Special Prosecutor on Tuesday, March 31, Kissi Agyebeng underscored the level of public confidence in the office since its establishment.
He noted that a significant majority of Ghanaians supported the creation of an independent anti-corruption body, separate from the Attorney-General’s office, with many expressing greater trust in the OSP than other institutions.
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According to him, this level of public trust reflects the impact of the office’s work and reinforces the need to sustain it.
“More than 70% of the populace wanted an independent institution to fight corruption, separate from the Attorney-General’s office. More than 50% trust the Office of the Special Prosecutor more than any other institution in this fight. With this, my job is done,” he stated.
Agyebeng also signalled his readiness to leave office, describing his tenure as one guided by purpose and reflection. He stressed that the responsibility of maintaining the OSP should not rest solely on its leadership but must be driven by civil society and the broader public.
“I have started counting my days as Special Prosecutor. When I become the former Special Prosecutor, I want to look back and say civil society forged this office and preserved it. It is your handiwork, do not let it die,” he urged.
