By Issah Olegor
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has strongly responded to critics calling for his removal from office, insisting that his integrity and competence remain intact despite what he describes as “personal attacks” meant to undermine his work.
Speaking on KSM Show aired on November 5, 2025, the Special Prosecutor expressed disappointment at what he termed as a deliberate attempt by some individuals to ridicule his personality rather than engage with the substance of his work at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Agyebeng, who was appointed as the second Special Prosecutor in August 2021 following the resignation of Martin Amidu, has faced waves of criticism—mostly from political circles and social media commentators—who accuse him of incompetent.
Some have even petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss him over alleged misconduct, incompetent and “media theatrics.”
Reacting to these criticisms, Agyebeng stated that he was not financially struggling before assuming the role of Special Prosecutor and dismissed claims that his flamboyant lifestyle was funded by the state.
“Some people are even complaining about my dressing, saying I dress too much. I was rich before I became the Special Prosecutor. I wasn’t in rags,” he said. “I have been a lawyer since 2003 and a lecturer at the University of Ghana since 2006. I established my own law firm in 2014. So this job is not what would make me rich.”
He stressed that the position of Special Prosecutor had, in fact, made him poorer due to the financial and personal sacrifices involved in leading Ghana’s foremost anti-corruption institution.
“This work is rather making me poor,” he claimed. “But I will do my best to ensure that when I am no longer in the position, Ghanaians will remember me for the work we did. We have made the OSP a household name.”
Since assuming office, Kissi Agyebeng’s tenure has been marked by several high-profile investigations, including the controversial Cecilia Dapaah case involving alleged stolen cash, the La Bianca tax evasion scandal which he managed to secure GHC1million for the state, and probes into the conduct of public officials accused of procurement breaches.
A section of his critics on social media has gone as far as questioning his mental state and professional ethics.
One critic wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “I just watched excerpts of Kissi Agyebeng’s interview with KSM. It was rubbish! He clearly needs to see a psychiatrist or be admitted to a rehabilitation facility.”
These critics allege that Agyebeng’s approach to anti-corruption investigations often compromises the rights of suspects by publicizing details of ongoing cases before they are concluded in court.
Comparisons have even been drawn with legal practices in the United States, where accused persons’ rights are strictly protected until proven guilty.
