By Daniel Bampoe
A late-night crash involving a vehicle allegedly belonging to the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has stirred controversy and public calls for accountability after the incident reportedly led to the destruction of a roadside shop and the alleged arrest of eyewitnesses.
The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, in Agbogba, a residential suburb of Accra.
According to multiple eyewitnesses, a black Toyota Land Cruiser V8, identified as the official vehicle of the Special Prosecutor, veered off the road and crashed into a makeshift shop that sells food items including beans, rice, maize and others.
The shop, which closed at the time, was completely destroyed. Food items were scattered across the roadside, and all trading equipment was damaged.
The shop owner, though not present during the crash, is said to be devastated by the loss of her business.
“This was my only source of livelihood. I don’t know how I’m going to start again,” she reportedly said.
Eyewitnesses Claim Intimidation, Detention
In the immediate aftermath of the crash, several residents rushed to the scene, some capturing videos and taking photographs with their mobile phones.
Gun shot was allegedly fired to scare mob from advancing towards him.
However, according to information gathered, individuals believed to be security personnel—arrived at the scene shortly after the accident and allegedly detained those recording the incident.
Eyewitnesses claimed their phones were seized, and they were taken into custody overnight.
The individuals were reportedly released on Sunday morning, but it is unclear if their devices were returned or if any charges were filed against them.
Unconfirmed Allegations of Drunk Driving
Adding to the public concern are unverified claims from some bystanders suggesting that the Special Prosecutor may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Sources allege that he had attended a private program earlier in the day at Accra Academy and was returning home late night around 11:30pm when the accident occurred, although there has been no official confirmation of these claims.
Neither the Office of the Special Prosecutor nor the Ghana Police Service has issued a statement addressing the matter as the Special Prosecutor is walking freely with no police report.
Silence from Authorities Raises Concerns
As of the time of filing the story, efforts to obtain comments from the Ghana Police Service and the Special Prosecutor’s office have been unsuccessful.
There is also no confirmation of whether an accident report has been filed, whether the vehicle was officially being driven by Agyebeng himself, or if he was accompanied by a driver or security personnel.
The police have yet to clarify whether any alcohol test was administered or whether an investigation has been launched into the crash.
