Special Prosecutor: Prez Akufo-Addo OKs Agyebeng's nomination

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the nomination of Mr Kissi Agyebeng as Special Prosecutor.

A press release issued by the Communications Directorate of the Jubilee House said President Akufo-Addo deems Mr Agyebeng as being eminently qualified to become Special Prosecutor has since sought Parliament's approval for the appointment.

"It will be recalled that President Akufo-Addo accepted the resignation from office of Mr. Martin Amidu as Special Prosecutor on 16th November 2020, and, in accordance with section 13(8) of the Office of Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), is required to appoint a replacement within six (6) months of the position becoming vacant," the release said.

"To this end, the Attorney General, Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame, on 16th April 2021, nominated Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, under section 13(3) of Act 959, to the President for consideration as the second occupant of the Office of Special Prosecutor.

"Having been called to the Bar in October 2003, holding a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Ghana and Master of Laws (LLM) degrees from Dalhousie University and Cornell Law School, being a Criminal Law lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Ghana, Legon, and also engaged in private law practice, President Akufo Addo deems Mr. Kissi Agyebeng as being eminently qualified to become Special Prosecutor".

The President is hopeful that Parliament will expedite the confirmation process of Mr Agyebeng, so he can assume the position without delay.

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