A Section of Ghanaians to Stage Protest Demanding Removal of Special Prosecutor Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng
Opinion, Politics

A Section of Ghanaians to Stage Protest Demanding Removal of Special Prosecutor

A section of Ghanaians gathered with a single mission: to demand the removal of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. Their reason was clear; they believed he had failed to fulfill the mandate of his office. The previous day, Apostle Abraham Larbi Lincoln, the lead convener of the protest, addressed the media. He asserted that the group had lost confidence in the Special Prosecutor and called on President John Dramani Mahama to terminate Mr. Agyebeng’s appointment. The protest, themed “Agro Ne Fom,” was intended to shine a spotlight on what the group described as inefficiency within the Office of the Special Prosecutor. “We will be in our reds, and we will be there to present our case. If he doesn’t listen, then we know the kind of person he is. We are marching straight to the Jubilee House, and we will petition the President,” Apostle Lincoln declared, emphasizing the group’s determination. Apostle Lincoln was quick to clarify that their demonstration was not driven by personal animosity. “We do not hate Mr. Agyebeng,” he explained, “but we believe the office must be either reformed or dissolved entirely, with all staff removed.” Adding to the chorus of criticism, private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu revealed that 15 separate petitions had already been filed seeking the Special Prosecutor’s removal. “When was the last time you heard of other persons subject to Article 146 proceedings ever having 15 petitions filed against them? That tells you that there is something wrong,” Mr. Kpebu asserted, highlighting the growing public dissatisfaction with the office. As the protestors prepared to march to the Jubilee House to present their petition, the nation watched to see how the President would respond to their demands and whether the calls for change at the Office of the Special Prosecutor would be heeded. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

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Breaking News: OSP starts investigation of alleged corruption in Northern Development Authority
Opinion, Politics

Breaking News: OSP starts investigation of alleged corruption in Northern Development Authority

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has intensified its investigation on alleged corruption activities at the Northern Development Authority (NDA) According to a letter sighted by Apexnewsgh.com, the Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced an investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses in respect of the award of the consultancy service contract by the Northern Development Authority to the A&Q consortium. The letter further says: “You are directed to produce to the OSP all documents relating to the contractual relationship between Northern Development Authority and A&Q consortium including approval by public procurement Authority”. “You are directed to comply by close of business 7 July 2022” the letter concluded Meanwhile, the alleged corruption under OSP includes: 1. Sharing of COVID funds? 2. Registering official vehicles in individual names? 3. Wrong doing in the award of contract to A&Qs Consortium? The letter was signed by the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093

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Punitive action needed to protect public purse from abuse, support OSP, AG – 1st Dep Governor
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Punitive action needed to protect public purse from abuse, support OSP, AG – 1st Dep Governor

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari has said that efficiency in expenditure requires public financial management reforms that increase the efficiency and transparency of public spending. He said this can be helpful in supporting tax reform efforts. Dr Opoku-Afari explained that conscious efforts are therefore needed to be made to ensure that we stamp out misapplication in the management of the public purse not only through punitive action but also by implementing recovery measures to ensure that the public purse is protected. He has therefore called for support for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Auditor General (AG) in making sure that the public purse is protected from abuse. Delivering a public lecture at the University of Ghana Business School on Thursday September 2, on the topic “Re-thinking development financing: macroeconomic management when the love is gone” he said “Efficiency in expenditure also requires public financial management reforms that increase the efficiency and transparency of public spending, and this can be helpful in supporting tax reform efforts. “Professionalism and morale can be compromised unless government shows real commitment to efficient utilization of state resources. Conscious efforts are therefore needed to be made to ensure that we stamp out misapplication in the management of the public purse not only through punitive action but also by implementing recovery measures to ensure that the public purse is protected. And in this regard, we should all support the recent work being done by the Auditor General and the appointment of the new Special Prosecutor.” “No matter the efforts we make towards enhancing domestic revenue mobilization, we will continue to experience chronic fiscal deficits and a growing debt burden, if we do not take steps to rationalize our expenditure levels. The high levels of government spending required to close the huge infrastructure deficit and debt are limiting fiscal room for maneuver. “This therefore calls for the kind of fiscal consolidation that involves both revenue-raising measures and expenditure-rationalization policies, with the aim of reducing the overall fiscal deficit to sustainable levels and achieving structural fiscal balance over the medium term. This is achievable when governments are efficient and serve as a catalyst for private-sector-led growth and development. “We therefore need to identify areas where spending is either wasteful, inefficient or does not deliver value for money, with the view to curtailing or eliminating them completely. “Negotiation of government projects and contracts must be effectively handled and scrutinized to ensure that losses are minimized, and facilitate value for money considerations. “I think we need a change in mindset when it comes to negotiating such state projects. We must ask ourselves these key questions: to what extent does the State benefit from such projects? and what are the feasibility studies and cost-benefit considerations that go into these? Technical, operational, financial and economic feasibility must be paramount in such decisions. —3news Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: +2335555568093

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