Martin Kpebu vows not to honor future invitations by the OSP

Lawyer Martin Kpebu has declared that he will no longer respond to invitations from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) unless an independent body is brought in to examine his allegations of corruption and conflict of interest against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

The legal practitioner’s statement comes after a tense encounter at the OSP on Wednesday, December 3, where he spent several hours on the premises. Kpebu recounted that during his visit, a soldier at the OSP called him “stupid,” prompting him to respond in kind. “So we exchanged a few words,” Kpebu said, describing the incident as a verbal confrontation that escalated unexpectedly.

Later, after the prolonged visit, Kpebu was reportedly detained at a location unknown to his lawyers. The circumstances surrounding his detention and the rationale for holding him have not been clarified by the OSP. This has sparked concern among legal practitioners and civil society groups, who are calling for transparency and due process in the handling of his case.

Kpebu has insisted that any further engagement with the OSP must occur under the supervision of an independent committee or oversight body. He argues that this step is necessary to ensure that his claims against the Special Prosecutor are investigated fairly and without bias. His allegations, which include corruption and conflicts of interest, have added to growing public debates about accountability and institutional integrity within the anti-corruption office.

The standoff has drawn public attention, with many calling for calm and urging both the OSP and Kpebu to engage in a transparent and lawful resolution. Meanwhile, Kpebu’s lawyers continue to seek information about his detention and are pressing for clarity on the office’s next steps.