Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has voiced his opposition to Martin Amidu’s petition for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.
Mr Baako expressed surprise at the desire of certain prominent figures in the country to see Mr Agyebeng removed from his position, particularly in light of the challenges he has faced.
A Facebook post by Professor Kwasi Prempeh, the Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Governance (CDD), stated: “Petition to remove Special Prosecutor received by the President, forwarded expeditiously to CJ for further processing.”
Responding to this post, Kweku Baako entered the comment section and succinctly stated, “Nonsense!”
Following a JoyNews report, it has been revealed that a petition for the removal of Kissi Agyebeng as Special Prosecutor has been submitted by President Akufo-Addo to the Chief Justice.
The petition, dated April 30, 2024, was presented to the president by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu and was subsequently relayed to Justice Gertrude Torkonoo on May 6, 2024.
Amidu’s petition reportedly cites procurement irregularities in the acquisition of vehicles for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and alleges misconduct involving judges and the administration of justice.
Further allegations include the violation of citizens’ rights through arrests and detentions, breaches of the right to information, and improper staff appointments to the office.
Under Article 146 of the Constitution, the Chief Justice is currently evaluating whether there is sufficient initial evidence to convene a committee for Agyebeng’s potential impeachment.
