General News of Monday, 13 May 2019Source: Myjoyonline.comFull Statement: After one year, 'Corruption Watch' assesses work of Special ProsecutorSpecial Prosecutor, Martin AmiduCorruption Watch and Democratic Institutions and Systems Strengthening (ADISS) have presented an assessment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor headed by Martin Amidu, after one year in office. There the Special Prosecutor complained about the lack of a Legislative Instrument (LI) to guide his operations and the logistics to aid his work. The positive news is that now we understand a large building has been identified and agreeable to the Special Prosecutor. Also in November 2018 two Legislative Instruments – Office of the Special Prosecutor Regulations, 2018 and Office of the Special Prosecutor (Operations) Regulations 2018 – were laid before Parliament and passed after 21 sitting days. Office Special Prosecutor responded to the petition and indicated that his Office will investigate the allegations once it starts work.

Source: GhanaWeb May 13, 2019 17:57 UTC