President Akufo-Addo swears in Deputy Special Prosecutor

President Akufo Addo acknowledged the task ahead of the office of the Special Prosecutor is a difficult one but said  both persons appointed to head the office have all it takes to carry out the mandate. 

The President assured the Special Prosecutor and his Deputy of the support from the Executive to equip them to perform their mandate as provided in the Act that established the office. 

President Akufo-Addo noted that the Special Prosecutor and his deputy “are the pioneers in this work but your vetting showed clearly that you have a very good understanding of what you are being called upon to do.”

Highlighting the damage that corruption has inflicted on the country, President Akufo-Addo noted that there is the need for Ghanaians, within the parameters of the rule of law, to find effective instruments to deal with it.

“This is the solution that this government and the people of Ghana have devised – to create this independent, non-partisan office that, without ill-will, fear or favour, will go ahead and examine and investigate, and, if necessary, prosecute public office holders for acts of corruption in our country,” he said. 

For her part, Jane Cynthia Naa Korshie Lamptey expressed her gratitude for the confidence reposed in her, assuring the President and the Ghanaian people of her commitment to discharge her duties “diligently, without fear or favour.”

Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu and some members of her family accompanied Madam Lamptey to the swearing in.     
     
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