Chief Justice dismisses petition for the removal of the Special Prosecutor

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has dismissed the petition submitted by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu for the removal of his successor, Kissi Agyebeng.

According to 3 News, Justice Torkornoo stated that the factual and legal foundation of the petition did not meet the standard required to establish a prima facie case for the removal of the Special Prosecutor.

In the petition, it was alleged that the Office of the Special Prosecutor engaged in procurement breaches in the purchase of vehicles and abused judges.

Other allegations included violations of citizens’ rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper appointments of personnel to the office.

The petition, dated 30 April 2024, was reportedly sent to the President by Mr Amidu and conveyed to Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on 6 May 2024.

Mr Amidu alleged procurement breaches in the purchase of vehicles for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and abuses involving judges and the administration of justice.

Other allegations included violations of citizens’ rights through arrests and detentions, violations of the right to information, and improper appointments of personnel to the office. Mr Amidu also claimed that by arresting individuals such as Cecilia Dapaah and Prof Frimpong Boateng, the Special Prosecutor abused his office.

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