The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Ghana Police Service have reaffirmed their commitment to working closely in the fight against corruption following a high-level engagement between their respective leaderships on Thursday, 8 May.

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Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in what marked their first formal interaction since the IGP’s assumption of office.

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The visit aimed to strengthen ties and enhance coordinated law enforcement efforts between the two key state institutions.

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During the meeting, Mr. Agyebeng emphasized the necessity of institutional synergy, stressing that while the OSP holds independent investigative and prosecutorial authority under Act 959, collaboration with the Police Service remains central to advancing its nationwide anti-corruption efforts. He highlighted the importance of tapping into the Police Service’s broad presence across the country to boost the reach and efficiency of the OSP’s mandate.

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Inspector-General Yohuno expressed full support for the renewed partnership, pledging the Police Service’s dedication to aiding the OSP in rooting out corruption. He acknowledged that addressing corruption effectively requires a unified and strategic approach among state agencies and called for continuous cooperation, especially in intelligence gathering and sharing.

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Senior Police officers who participated in the meeting commended the OSP for its persistent pursuit of accountability and transparency in public life. They reaffirmed their interest in promoting closer institutional collaboration to combat corruption and related offenses.

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The Special Prosecutor was joined by Mr. Emmanuel Basintale, Director of Investigations at the OSP. Receiving them were several top police officials, including COP Iddi Lansah Seidu, COP Ernest Owusu, COP Okyere Darko Asumadu, and DCOP Kofi Blagodzie.

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The meeting concluded with a shared resolve to intensify joint efforts aimed at fostering integrity and strengthening rule of law across Ghana.

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