Chief Justice tells SP Kissi Agyebeng to provide his comments on the petition for his removal

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has written to Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to provide his comments on the petition that has been filed by his predecessor Martin Amidu for his removal.

The Chief Justice’s letter says that the comments of Mr. Kissi Ageybeng is to help establish a prima facie case or otherwise.

In a letter to Mr. Agyebeng dated Thursday, May 16, the Chief Justice requested his comments to help her ascertain if a prima facie case has been established.

“This is to forward to you a copy of the petition dated 30th April 2024 sent to the Office of the President which was forwarded to the Office of the Honourable Lady Chief Justice on 6th May 2024. Kindly provide your comments on the matters raised to enable the Honourable Chief Justice to determine if a prima facie case has been made out.”

Martin Amidu, also a former Attorney-General filed the petition against Kissi Agyebeng on the grounds of procurement breaches in the purchase of vehicles for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and abuses involving judges and the administration of justice.

Additionally, Mr. Amidu alleges a violation of the right to information when he requested appointment letters and salary details of all OSP staff to be put on a pen drive for him, which Mr. Agyebeng refused.

Amidu petitions Akufo-Addo for Kissi Agyebeng’s removal as Special Prosecutor