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Kissi Agyebeng: If OSP fails, Ghana will lose the fight against corruption

By : cd on 01 Dec 2023, 10:38     |     Source: christian ahorgah

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Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has voiced worries that if his office’s attempts to combat corruption are unsuccessful, the nation might not succeed in its fight against corruption.

As a result, he has pleaded with Ghanaians and all branches of the government, particularly the judiciary, to assist his office in achieving its objectives.

 

He said, “We must uphold our institutions and strengthen them, especially our law enforcement agencies,” while speaking to journalists in Accra on Wednesday. We shouldn’t take for granted the relative safety and tranquility we currently experience.

“The OSP must be supported in its work. Should the OSP fail, Ghana would utterly lose the fight against corruption – with its attendant erosion of our democracy,” according to the OSP.

The OSP was established to combat corruption nationwide, with a focus on individuals who are politically exposed.

Due to unsuccessful court cases, the office has experienced multiple setbacks in its battle.

 

Additionally, the Special Prosecutor declared that his office now employs 249 people in total.

 

The special prosecutor declared, “We are excited that we have our full complement of the foundation staff seated now,” despite the fact that it was four years behind schedule.

 

 

Along with revealing that his office was prepared to expand, he said, “we will be seeking approval for clearance to hire more personnel,” with a focus on Kumasi, Tamale, and Takoradi.