Desmond Nana Ntow Amirekyi
Desmond Nana Ntow Amirekyi, a former National Organizer of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), has called for the scrapping of the Special Prosecutor's Office.
Amirekyi argues that the office, established to prosecute corruption and other criminal offences, has failed to fulfill its mandate, thus wasting public resources.
Speaking on a panel discussion on Neat FM on May 21, 2024, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of the Special Prosecutor's Office, citing its inability to effectively prosecute criminals.
"The earlier we scrap it off, the better because we are making a lot of noise in this office. Meanwhile, the office is not delivering what we expect.
“We are providing them with cars and offices and paying their workers, which burdens the public purse. So, what I am saying is that the Office of the Special Prosecutor is not performing, and the earlier we scrap it off the better,” he said.
Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has forwarded a petition to the Chief Justice for the removal of Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.
The report indicates that the petition was filed by inaugural SP Martin Amidu, who has cited Agyebeng for procurement breaches and abuse of office.
Agyebeng was appointed Amidu's successor in 2021.
Over the last three years, he has been the subject of stern critique by Amidu relative to his style of leadership and other operational issues.
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