{"id":105078,"date":"2025-12-02T12:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T12:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=105078"},"modified":"2025-12-02T12:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T12:05:04","slug":"pressure-mounts-on-agyebeng-as-petition-calls-for-his-removal-over-mismanagement-and-incompetence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=105078","title":{"rendered":"Pressure mounts on Agyebeng as petition calls for his removal over mismanagement and incompetence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A petition was submitted to President John Dramani Mahama seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng, accusing him of incompetence, financial mismanagement, and a lack of tangible results after four years in office.<\/p>\n

The petition, dated October 20, 2025, was filed by Simon Yaw Awadzi, the Executive Chairman of the Coalition for Integrity in Governance (COFIIG). <\/p>\n

It argues that Mr Agyabeng\u2019s tenure has failed to justify the billions of cedis allocated to his office and has been marred by institutional conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite these substantial allocations, there is no publicly available audited financial statement to account for expenditure,\u201d the petition states, highlighting a perceived lack of transparency over an alleged total budget of GHS 364 million between 2021 and 2024.<\/p>\n

The petitioner contends that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has delivered no major convictions or significant asset recoveries, describing this as a clear sign of \u201cadministrative weakness and ineffectiveness.\u201d <\/p>\n

He calls for Mr Agyabeng to step aside immediately to allow for an independent forensic audit.<\/p>\n

This petition introduces fresh grounds for removal, shifting focus from the earlier national security allegations in 2024 to issues of financial accountability and professional competence. <\/p>\n

It cites Section 15 of the OSP Act, 2017 (Act 959), which provides for removal due to stated misbehaviour or incompetence.<\/p>\n

A key allegation is that the Special Prosecutor withheld investigative dockets from the Attorney-General\u2019s office, reportedly delaying processes like the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The petition labels this as \u201cgross misbehaviour and insubordination.\u201d<\/p>\n

The petition also raises concerns about a potential conflict of interest, noting that Mr Agyabeng\u2019s nomination was \u201cstrongly influenced\u201d by Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a prominent figure in the previous NPP administration. <\/p>\n

This, it argues, risks \u201cselective prosecution\u201d and undermines public confidence.<\/p>\n

The call comes amidst an already tense atmosphere around the OSP, following a separate petition in 2024 that alleged misconduct involving the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). <\/p>\n

It also references recent constitutional tensions between the Legislature and Judiciary, suggesting the OSP\u2019s actions contribute to institutional discord.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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