Garu MP and former Medical Director at Ridge Hospital, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has called for enhanced security measures for the Special Prosecutor and his office, citing increasing threats against Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.
His concerns come in response to recent revelations by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng about threats to his life and the safety of his staff.
Dr. Anaba believes these threats reflect a broader issue—corruption is deeply entrenched in the country’s political and economic system, and those benefiting from it are resisting accountability.
“Look at what he has said—it appears the leadership of the country establishes anti-corruption agencies as a smokescreen while continuing their corrupt activities behind the scenes.
“The Office of the Special Prosecutor is still evolving, but now that he has spoken about the dangers he and his staff face, we must reconsider how to protect anyone who occupies that office,” he urged.
Echoing sentiments shared by IMANI Africa’s Kofi Bentil, Dr. Anaba argued that corruption is often driven by politically connected individuals who influence security forces, the media, and government institutions, making it difficult for the OSP to operate independently.
To address this, he proposed ensuring the full autonomy of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) by preventing cases from being transferred to the Attorney General’s office for prosecution, a process he believes allows political interference.
He also suggested providing the Special Prosecutor with the same level of security afforded to high-profile officials like the Electoral Commissioner, who currently has military personnel stationed at her residence.