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Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng saw “Most Valuable Suspect” leave and did nothing – Martin Kpebu Alleges
Prominent lawyer Martin Kpebu has called for the resignation of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, accusing him of failing to prevent a key suspect from leaving Ghana despite having the opportunity to do so.
Kpebu made these strong allegations during a recent public engagement at Tv3 studios, claiming the country’s chief corruption prosecutor witnessed what he described as the “most valuable suspect” depart without taking action.
The lawyer asserted that Special Prosecutor Agyebeng later admitted to seeing suspect Ofori-Atta leave the country and had even intercepted a letter Ofori-Atta wrote to both outgoing and incoming chiefs of staff.
“He saw the most valuable suspect, like in football you say most valuable player, fleeing the country,” Kpebu stated, expressing frustration that Agyebeng chose not to inform citizens about this development.
Kpebu firmly rejected Agyebeng’s explanation that he couldn’t get help from security agencies, calling this justification “hogwash” and “palpable falsehood.”
The lawyer argued that the Special Prosecutor had alternative options available, including holding a press conference to alert the public.
“The law mandates him to do that,” Kpebu insisted, emphasizing that such action would have been constitutional under Articles 1, 35, and 125 of Ghana’s constitution.
The controversy has sparked plans for a public demonstration, with Kpebu urging citizens to join Apostle Abraham Lincoln Larbi’s protest to protect the constitution.
The lawyer’s allegations have raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the Office of the Special Prosecutor in handling high-profile corruption cases.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Criminal Investigation Department has launched an investigation into a viral video in which a woman identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American citizen, claims she was kidnapped by five masked men, whom she alleges were officers of the Ghana Police Service on snap-check duty in Accra, and robbed her of some amount of money.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Ms. Mackey and two companions were staying.
According to the police, investigation also confirmed that they checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025.Checks at the Kotoka International Airport also disclosed that she left Ghana on the same day.
The Police subsequently contacted the alleged victim to assist the investigation. She indicated to Police that she was out of the country and she could not get the names of the alleged officers nor the number plate of the vehicle they were using.
Police further requested for the contact details of her friend in Ghana, who she said was with her during the time of the incident.
She, however, stated that her friend does not want to be involved in the investigation.
According to the police, she has since deleted the video on her page and further efforts by the Investigators to contact her through WhatsApp calls and messages have proved unsuccessful, as she has declined to respond and later blocked the team.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to secure her cooperation through appropriate diplomatic channels.
The Ghana Police Service has noted that it treats such allegations very seriously and remains committed to uncovering the facts in this case.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District.
The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi allegedly kidnapped the victim and demanded GH¢100,000 from his family for his release.
According to a police statement, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate were deployed to Wapuli after the incident was reported.
The team conducted surveillance and launched a rescue operation.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, police successfully rescued the victim and arrested the suspects after what was described as an intense exchange of gunfire.
The suspects were later taken into custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.
The Police said the a fourth suspect, who is believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, is currently on the run.
They urged the public to provide any information that may lead to his arrest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
