10 Must-Know Insights from Kissi Agyebeng’s “A Few Good Men”
Suppressing and Repressing Corruption and State Capture in Aid of Development
- Call for Constitutional Reformation: Kissi Agyebeng calls for constitutional changes and a shift in mindset to combat corruption and state capture.
- Limited Elixir: There’s no easy solution to corruption, and the paper shares experiences in fighting it.
- Reluctant Special Prosecutor: Kissi Agyebeng describes his acceptance of the role of Special Prosecutor as a sacrifice, as he neither asked nor lobbied for it.
- Thankless Job: The position of Special Prosecutor is described as difficult, attracting enemies and exposing individuals’ debasement.
- Pushback Against Scrutiny: There’s resistance to accountability, with attacks and negative publications aimed at the Special Prosecutor and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
- Sacrifice in Fighting Corruption: Combating corruption demands significant personal and communal sacrifice.
- Corruption’s Historical Roots: Corruption is portrayed as an age-old problem, even linked to the biblical story of Adam and Eve.
- Global Attention on Corruption: The fight against corruption has gained global importance, involving international organizations, national policies, and civil society.
- State Capture as Corruption: State capture, where a few individuals control a state’s resources for private gain, is identified as a form of corruption.
- Past Efforts and Failures: Despite numerous commissions of inquiry, treaties, and legislation, efforts to curb corruption have been largely unsuccessful.
Kissi Agyebeng emphasizes the need for ongoing efforts to suppress and repress corruption, underscoring that despite past failures, the fight must continue.
Last Updated on March 23, 2025 by samboadu
