General News of Saturday, 5 May 2018Source: citinewsroom.comDeputy Special Prosecutor to be vetted on May 16The leadership of Parliament's Appointments CommitteeThe deputy Special Prosecutor-nominee, Cynthia Lamptey, will appear before the Appointments Committee of Parliament at a public hearing on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, to be considered for the position. If approved, Cynthia Lamptey will assist Martin Amidu, who was sworn in as the Special Prosecutor in February. President Nana Akufo-Addo nominated Jane Cynthia Naa Korshie Lamptey for the position of deputy Special Prosecutor on April 26. She is a lawyer of 30 years standing at the Ghana Bar and a former acting Director of Public Prosecutions. The Special Prosecutor’s office is expected to be independent of the Executive, which observers believe will allow it to adequately deal with corruption-related issues which have plagued governance.

Source: GhanaWeb May 05, 2018 10:30 UTC