By Grace Zigah
Fresh controversy has hit the Office of the Special Prosecutor as its head, Kissi Agyebeng, faces allegations of attempting to suppress report of a weekend car crash in which his official vehicle allegedly destroyed a roadside shop at Agbogba, a suburb of Accra.
According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred late Saturday night, between 11:30 p.m. and midnight, when Agyebeng’s black V8 vehicle hit a Mercedes-Benz. The OSP chief allegedly failed to stop, in a clear case of hit and run.
In attempt to runaway Kissi Agyebeng reportedly crashed into a cereal and beans makeshift shop, completely destroying the small structure.
The shop was unoccupied at the time, but food items, utensils, and pans used by the trader were scattered and damaged beyond repair.
Bystanders who rushed to the scene say the Special Prosecutor appeared to be driving at high speed before the crash.
Some unverified accounts from the neighbourhood alleged he had been returning from a social event and may have been under the influence of alcohol.
These claims remain unconfirmed, as neither the Office of the Special Prosecutor nor the Ghana Police Service has issued an official statement on the matter.
Events after the crash have fueled public outrage.
Reports indicate that Agyebeng instructed the owners of the Mercedes-Benz — who were young men — to follow him to his residence. Upon arrival, his security detail, which allegedly included armed soldiers, arrested the men and took them to the Agbogba Police Station, where they were detained overnight.
Eyewitnesses who attempted to take photographs and videos of the crash scene were also allegedly picked up, had their phones seized
They were reportedly released the following morning.
Sources further claim that when the detained men sought to lodge an official complaint against the Special Prosecutor, the matter was transferred from the Agbogba Police Station — which falls under the Madina Police Division — to the divisional headquarters, raising suspicions of interference.
Emergency services were not immediately on the scene after the crash.
Volunteers and residents helped clear the debris and secure the area.
While no physical injuries were reported, the trader whose shop was destroyed is said to have suffered severe emotional distress over the loss of her livelihood.
The incident has quickly spread on social media, sparking debate over whether public officials in powerful positions can be held accountable for alleged misconduct.
Many commentators have called for an independent investigation, urging the police to conduct a thorough probe, including a possible alcohol test, and to publish their findings.
At press time, all attempts to reach the Ghana Police Service for comment had failed just as the OSP.
