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Special prosecutor demands fair wages and salaries for staff to effectively discharge their duties
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has called for better salaries and conditions of service for staff of his office.
According to him, fighting corruption requires integrity, and that starts with fair compensation to reduce the risk of staff being tempted by bribes or undue influence.
He explained that the Office of the Special Prosecutor investigates powerful and wealthy individuals, making it even more important to build a strong and independent team.
“Let’s make no mistake, the people we go after are not average. Most of them are rich, and the temptation is real, especially in a gift-giving society like ours,” he said.
Mr. Agyebeng urged government and stakeholders to “reimagine” the pay structure for his office, just as was done for judges some years ago.
He added that properly resourced staff will be better positioned to uphold the law and help build an anti-corruption institution that stands the test of time.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.
According to a statement, the affected Ghanaians had earlier complied with an advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria for evacuation.
The government said the evacuation exercise is aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens affected by the attacks.
The statement described the Ghanaians as distressed persons who sought assistance after tensions and attacks against foreign nationals reportedly escalated in parts of South Africa.
Government assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Authorities are expected to work with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa to facilitate the safe return of the evacuees to Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
