Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has pointed out the paradox in public expectations regarding his work.
According to him, “Everyone wants the Special Prosecutor to do his job, yet no one wants the Special Prosecutor to do his job. It all depends on the subject of the investigation.”
He further explained that while there is broad acceptance that corruption must be tackled, individuals resist scrutiny when it directly affects them.
“No one wants to yield freely to scrutiny. No one happily accedes to indictment. No one welcomes investigations.
“No one wants to be called out as a suspect in corruption-related activities. And so, there is always a strong pushback, intended to deflect focus from scrutiny and accountability,” he added.
The Special Prosecutor speaking at the Constitution Day Public Lecture in Accra, did not shy away from highlighting the grave risks that come with his position, revealing that some of the adversaries he encounters “will not hesitate to take a life should the opportunity present itself.”
“Thus, my security risk is ultra high, and I have to perpetually be on the lookout for attacks on my person,” he stated, making it clear that his work is fraught with significant personal danger.
Kissi Agyebeng painted a grim picture of the dangers associated with his job, revealing that he constantly faces threats to his life due to the nature of his work.
He described the position as a “thankless job” that brings him into “direct confrontation with the lowest forms of debasement in humans.”
“The position of Special Prosecutor is a thankless job. It fetches you droves of enemies daily and brings you into direct confrontation with the lowest forms of debasement in humans. You do not go asking for it; it finds you,” he stated, emphasizing the challenges that come with investigating corruption.
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