Martin Kpebu leads protesters calling for removal of Ghana’s Special Prosecutor

Prominent lawyer and pastor Martin Kpebu has led a large group of protesters in Accra calling for the immediate removal of Ghana’s Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. The demonstrators say the Special Prosecutor has failed to deliver on his anti-corruption mandate and has lost the trust of the people.

During a peaceful march to the presidential quarters, Kpebu accused the Special Prosecutor of dishonesty and failing to properly investigate high profile corruption allegations. He alleged that earlier claims by the prosecutor especially about attempts to secure help from state security agencies to arrest former public office holders are misleading or false.

Kpebu explained that many Ghanaians are frustrated because they believe key promises of accountability have not been fulfilled. He demanded that President John Dramani Mahama remove the Special Prosecutor or restructure the office entirely to restore its credibility.

At the protest, participants carried placards urging action and chanting calls for reform. They stressed that the institution must be effective, impartial, and not used for political maneuvering. Kpebu argued that the people’s sovereignty demands that public officials answer only to the laws and to citizens.

He also called for constitutional and legal review, suggesting that the powers, procedures and oversight mechanisms of the Special Prosecutor’s office be examined. He warned that without meaningful reform, the office risks irrelevance and could be dismantled through public pressure.

The protesters handed a formal petition to the presidency urging swift action. They say they will escalate their advocacy, including further public demonstrations and legal challenges, if their demands are not addressed.

Political analysts note that Kpebu’s protest signals deep frustration within some segments of the population that feel corruption combat institutions are not delivering on their mandate. The scale and tone of this protest reflect a growing impatience with perceived institutional underperformance.

Civil society groups have expressed mixed reactions. While some support calls for reform, others caution against politicizing anti-corruption institutions. According to these critics, reform is needed, but it should preserve the independence and rule of law rather than weaken the Special Prosecutor’s role.

Regardless of the outcome, Kpebu’s actions have triggered a national debate on the future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The protest has raised serious questions about accountability effectiveness, governance, and how Ghana’s anti-corruption fight should evolve.