The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has reaffirmed his office’s strong working relationship with the Attorney General’s Department, assuring the nation that their collaborative effort will produce what he described as the “most robust and most fruitful” outcome in Ghana’s ongoing anti-corruption drive.
Addressing the press in Accra, Mr. Agyebeng sought to dispel any notion of tension between the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney General’s Department, stating clearly that both institutions are working towards the same goal — to uphold the laws of the Republic and ensure accountability in public service.
“We are in full collaboration with the Attorney General’s Department. We cannot work against each other. We are working for the same cause, which is the cause of the Republic of Ghana, and we cannot be at loggerheads.”
Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng
His comments come in the wake of growing public speculation about possible disagreements between the two offices over the pace and coordination of high-profile corruption-related cases, including ongoing investigations involving former government officials.
Mr. Agyebeng dismissed such perceptions as misguided, emphasizing that what might appear as differences are merely variations in professional approach and personality.
“Sometimes personalities and how one wants to do something may clash a bit, but that should not be taken as a dispute or disagreement. At the end of the day, we are working towards the same national goal — delivering justice and strengthening public confidence in the rule of law.”
Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng
Long-Standing Relationship
Mr. Agyebeng also shared personal insights into his long-standing relationship with Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine, describing it as one rooted in mentorship, mutual respect, and professional camaraderie. According to him, their working relationship extends far beyond the corridors of public service.
“Many of you do not know my relationship with the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine. He is like a big brother to me. He taught me at the University of Ghana Law School, and he was also part of my professional training. Indeed, we formed a firm together.”
Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng
In a moment of reflection that drew smiles from his audience, the Special Prosecutor recounted moments from their early years of friendship and professional partnership. “I was like his foreman even when he was putting up his first building in Accra,” he shared, adding that their connection has been both personal and professional.
According to Mr. Agyebeng, the depth of their relationship forms the foundation for the current cooperation between their respective offices. “The relationship is such that because he trained me and he taught me, I have a bit of him in me. He doesn’t have a bit of me in him,” he said humorously. “And so sometimes my display of his bit in me stirs him up a bit.”
Despite occasional differences in method, Mr. Agyebeng stressed that both he and Dr. Ayine remain united in their commitment to deliver justice and restore public trust in Ghana’s governance systems.
“But at the end of the day, just as we were doing in private practice, we were bigger at home. But our product, when we finally churn it out, will be most robust and most fruitful”.
Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng
He added that the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Attorney General’s Department have synchronized their efforts to ensure that pending investigations are completed meticulously and that prosecutions are built on solid evidence.
“We are working together. We cannot help but work together. And we are going to work together in full collaboration, see to the end of this matter”.
Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng
Mr. Agyebeng’s remarks as an important reassurance at a time when public interest in high-profile corruption investigations remains high. The cooperation between the OSP and the Attorney General’s Department is seen as a critical factor in ensuring that complex financial and administrative cases are prosecuted effectively.
The Special Prosecutor’s emphasis on collaboration also reflects a broader effort to strengthen institutional synergy within Ghana’s justice delivery system, especially between independent investigative bodies and the state’s chief legal office. His assurance appears aimed at building public confidence in the ongoing prosecutions and addressing any perceived institutional rivalry.
In recent months, both offices have come under scrutiny regarding the handling of corruption-related investigations and extradition proceedings, particularly in cases involving politically exposed persons. Mr. Agyebeng’s reaffirmation of unity, therefore, signals a renewed phase of alignment between the two entities.
Legal analysts have noted that close coordination between the OSP and the Attorney General’s Department is vital to ensure that corruption cases are pursued not only with rigor but also with procedural soundness — an area where lapses could derail years of investigative work.
Mr. Agyebeng’s statement appears to acknowledge that while differences in working styles may exist, the overarching mission of both offices — to safeguard public resources and reinforce integrity in governance — remains undivided.
His emphasis on personal rapport with the Attorney General underscored that the cooperation is as much about professional duty as it is about mutual trust built over years of shared experience.
As the OSP and Attorney General’s Department continue to coordinate efforts in ongoing prosecutions, Mr. Agyebeng’s commitment to “full collaboration” signals his intent to maintain a united front in the face of public expectations for accountability and transparency.
“Our product, when we finally churn it out, will be most robust and most fruitful. This is our promise to Ghana,” he reiterated.
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