The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has revealed the grave dangers associated with his position, describing his security risk as ‘ultra high.’
Speaking at the Constitution Day Public Lecture, Agyebeng shared the immense challenges he and his team face in tackling corruption, noting the numerous enemies and relentless opposition the role attracts.
“The position of Special Prosecutor is a thankless job. It fetches you droves of enemies daily and brings you into direct confrontation with the lowest forms of debasement in humans. You do not go asking for it; it finds you,” he stated.
Agyebeng highlighted the paradox of his role, explaining that while the public demands accountability, resistance emerges when investigations target specific individuals or groups.
“Everyone wants the Special Prosecutor to do his job, yet no one wants the Special Prosecutor to do his job. It all depends on the subject of the investigation,” he remarked.
The backlash, according to Agyebeng, often comes in the form of smear campaigns and attempts to discredit the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), but more alarmingly, threats that escalate to life-threatening situations.
“Some of the enemies this job attracts will not hesitate to take a life should the opportunity present itself,” he warned, emphasizing the constant threats faced by both himself and his team.
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