Parliament has given the go-ahead for the Office of the Special Prosecutor to receive GHC149 million in funding for the 2024 fiscal year.
However, there have been concerns raised about the low budget allocation and lack of institutional support for the office. Bernard Ahiafor, the Ranking Member for the Committee on Constitutional Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, pointed to a recent press briefing by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, as evidence of his frustration. Ahiafor cautioned against actions that may lead to Agyebeng resigning, similar to his predecessor, Martin Amidu.
However, this drew criticism from Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah, who demanded a withdrawal of Ahiafor’s comments. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the MP for Ablekuma West and Minister for Communications, disagreed with the argument of inadequate funding, stating that no Ministry, Department, or Agency receives all the required funding. Ibrahim Ahmed, the Deputy Minority Whip, emphasized the importance of assisting the Office of the Special Prosecutor in its fight against corruption.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader, urged the Special Prosecutor to find ways to fulfill its mandate, drawing upon his own experience as a private legal practitioner dealing with allegations of judicial bias.
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