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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
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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