Have Faith in the OSP - Kissi Agyebeng

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Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stressed the value of maintaining trust in the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) during a press conference recently held in Accra, despite difficulties arising from the legal framework that oversees the office's operations.


Agyebeng explained that the existing judicial system makes it difficult to prosecute crimes, pointing to the six-month deadline for reporting updates on investigations as a major impediment. While he acknowledged that the governing law's schedule may be a factor in what appears to be a recurring update, he emphasized that these reports are required because of the mandatory reporting period.


He elucidated, "The day you lose faith in this office is the day the soul of this country dies. See, the repetition you see, is merely as a result of the period within which the law requires the office to report - six months."


In response to concerns about the office's perceived limitations, Agyebeng reaffirmed that despite the obstacles, the OSP has achieved notable progress in its efforts to combat corruption. He addressed the significance of transparency in providing updates, highlighting the ongoing nature of cases and the incremental developments in each instance.

Agyebeng stated, "What is so bad about repetition? Especially when the matter is still pending and the matter is not yet resolved. And you would see that although much of it looks like repetition, there's always a slight update in respect of the cases."

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During the briefing, Agyebeng also responded to concerns regarding the office's handling of a case involving the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah. The case involved an accusation of corruption and related offenses after a reported theft of substantial sums and valuable items from the minister's residence. Agyebeng sought to address public queries by emphasizing that while challenges persist, the office continues to make strides in pursuing such cases.


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