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Ghana anti-corruption reform efforts
Overview
Ghanaian Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has initiated efforts to strengthen national anti-corruption measures through community engagement and proposed legal reforms.
Initially, Agyebeng sought the support of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to encourage the Muslim community to participate in anti-corruption efforts. This meeting followed a Supreme Court decision affirming the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its prosecutorial framework.
Subsequently, Agyebeng advocated for broader constitutional and financial reforms to protect anti-corruption bodies from political influence. His proposals include entrenching non-conviction based asset recovery in the Constitution and implementing a reverse onus clause for individuals with wealth disproportionate to their lawful income. He also emphasized the necessity of financial autonomy for institutions like the OSP and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), noting that funding proposals have been submitted to Parliament.
Entities
Office of the Special Prosecutor · Kissi Agyebeng · Economic and Organised Crime Office · Osman Nuhu Sharubutu · Ghana Parliament
Timeline
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1 day ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesKissi Agyebeng calls for constitutional reforms to fight corruption in GhanaGhana's Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng is calling for constitutional protections and financial independence for anti-corruption agencies to enable non-conviction based asset recovery.
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17 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesGhana Special Prosecutor seeks Imam's support against corruptionGhana's Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng met with National Chief Imam Osman Nuhu Sharubutu to seek religious leadership support in the national fight against corruption.
Sources
adomonline.com · ghanamma.com · metrotvonline.com · mynewsgh.com · theghanareport.com