Prez Nana Addo accepts Kissi Agyabeng’s nomination as special prosecutor

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the nomination of Kissi Agyebeng as Special Prosecutor nominee.
Agyebeng was nominated by the Attorney General, Godfrey Dame Yeboah as Ghana’s next Special Prosecutor.
A statement signed by Mr. Eugene Arhin, Director of Communication at the Presidency noted that the President is hopeful Parliament will expedite the confirmation process of Mr. Agyebeng so he can assume the position without delay.
It is recalled that President Akufo-Addo on November 16, 2020, accepted the resignation of Mr Martin Amidu as Special Prosecutor.
In accordance with section 13 (8) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act 2017 (Act 959), there is the need to appoint a replacement to occupy the office as a special prosecutor six months after the position becomes vacant.