The Ministry of the Interior has opened two separate investigations following claims that Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng survived two assassination attempts and that a senior official at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was assaulted by police officers.

The allegations first surfaced when the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications, Samuel Appiah Darko, stated on the Newsfile programme in Accra on December 6 that Mr. Agyebeng had been targeted in two failed assassination attempts while performing his official duties.

Darko further alleged that he had been handcuffed and beaten by 17 police personnel.

In a press release issued on Monday, December 8, the Ministry indicated that while the claims carry serious national security implications, they also risk undermining government efforts to strengthen anti-corruption measures. As a result, the Ministry has initiated preliminary checks.

According to the Ministry, initial contact with Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng revealed that the alleged assassination attempts reportedly occurred before 2025. Additionally, security agencies and police stations across the country have no record of threats reported by the Special Prosecutor.

Given the gravity of the claims, the Minister for the Interior has ordered a full-scale probe into both matters. The first investigation will focus on the alleged assassination attempts against Mr. Agyebeng, with the Ministry stressing that crimes of such nature do not expire. A second inquiry will examine the allegation by Mr. Appiah Darko that he was assaulted by multiple police officers.

The Ministry assured the public that findings from the investigations will be made known once completed and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding all individuals within the country. It emphasised that every Ghanaian should be able to go about their lawful activities without fear for their safety.