Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice Martin Amidu has filed a petition seeking to remove Kissi Agyabeng as Special Prosecutor.
The petition has been forwarded by President Akufo-Addo to the Chief Justice.
Rainbowradioonline.com gathered that the petition, dated April 30, 2024, was sent to the President by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu and conveyed to Justice Gertrude Torkonoo on May 6, 2024.
Mr. Amidu, who once occupied the position, alleges procurement breaches in the purchase of vehicles for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and abuses involving judges and the administration of justice.
He is alleging violations of citizens’ rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper appointments of personnel to the office.
The Chief Justice is expected, in accordance with Article 146, to decide if there is a prima facie case to establish a committee for Mr. Agyabeng’s impeachment.
Martin Amidu also believes a recent press conference held by the OSP to complain about judges constitutes abuse of judges and brings the judiciary into disrepute.
He further alleged that by arresting individuals such as Cecilia Dapaah and Prof. Frimpong Boateng, the Special Prosecutor abused their rights.
He also alleged a violation of the right to information when Mr. Agyabeng requested appointment letters and salary details of all OSP staff be put on a pen drive for him, as well as issues with the appointment of personnel to the office.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
