Section 3 (f) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act (Act 959) requires the Special Prosecutor to cooperate and coordinate with the Attorney General and other relevant authorities in Ghana and abroad in the execution of his duties.
Kissi Agyebeng, Special Prosecutor, made a working visit to Godfred Yeboah Dame, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
Mr. Dame pledged not to interfere with the Special Prosecutor’s work, stating, “I pledge to you my intention not to interfere with your work, and I will not do that at all.” I respect your independence and will make certain that you get all of the assistance you need, from the recruitment of qualified people to financial allocation.”
Mr. Agyebeng informed the Attorney General that his office would need significant assistance in the meantime, stating, “I have about 9 workers including drivers and cleaners, one prosecutor on secondment from your office, and one investigator on secondment from the Police.” I am presently examining all instances that have been presented to the office.”
He went on to say that he intends to hire approximately 250 people by the end of January 2022.
The Special Prosecutor was especially worried about the salaries of his office’s employees and requested that their gratuities be increased.
“You can’t fight corruption with poorly paid staff and staff on secondments. It will be a lost battle,” he noted.
The Special Prosecutor was greeted by the Attorney General, a Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ms. Yvonne Attakorah Obuobisa, the Director of Legislative Drafting, Mrs. Mavis Amoah, Principal State Attorney, Evelyn Keelson, Chief State Attorney Sylvia Adusu, who represented the Solicitor General.
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