The resident analyst of Kessben Maakye, Nana Frimpong Ziega, has raised concerns over what he describes as growing pressure from members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the presidency to issue directives to the Attorney General.
In a strongly worded commentary, Ziega noted that he has observed several NDC supporters on social media urging the President to “call the Attorney General to order”. The issue with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), he suggests, reflects deeper issues of trust, comfort, and political influence within governance.
He argued that the current situation appears to be shaped more by political considerations than institutional independence.
According to him, if former appointees or officials, including Kissi Agyebeng, do not fully grasp the dynamics at play, they should recognize that no government would allow actions that undermine its hold on power.
Ziega further claimed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta’ had a role in the appointment of Kissi Agyabeng as Special Prosecutor, raising questions about continuity and accountability in the office.
He challenged the Special Prosecutor to outline his achievements since assuming office, insisting that transparency is necessary to justify ongoing public trust. He also questioned why individuals appointed under the former administration wouldn’t agitate for the removal of the OSP if they were not satisfied with their treatment.
Additionally, Ziega criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor for what he described as frequent announcements of corruption investigations without securing a single successful prosecution.
His comments add to the ongoing public debate surrounding the performance and independence of key anti-corruption institutions in the country.
