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A former investigator with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mark Kwaku Asiedu-Arthur, has petitioned the court to challenge what he describes as an unlawful and unfair termination of his employment, calling the move a grave injustice that threatens his professional reputation.
In an affidavit filed at the High Court, Asiedu-Arthur outlined the circumstances leading to his dismissal, highlighting his prior employment history, interactions with the OSP, and the events culminating in the termination of his appointment.
Asiedu-Arthur revealed that during the recruitment process, he fully disclosed details of his prior dismissal from a previous job. He stated that the interview panel, after carefully reviewing his explanation, expressed satisfaction and proceeded to offer him an appointment on 31 July 2023.
According to the affidavit, his appointment was subject to a 12-month probation period, which he completed without any misconduct or disciplinary action.
During his time at the OSP, Asiedu-Arthur claimed he worked diligently and professionally, notably investigating high-profile cases involving the Scholarship Secretariat. His employment was subsequently confirmed, as evidenced by a letter attached as Exhibit “MKA2” in his court documents.
However, he was later informed of the termination of his appointment, which cited Regulation 2(2) (b) of L.I. 2373. The regulation bars individuals previously dismissed from employment from being recruited by the Office. Asiedu-Arthur argues that this justification was disingenuous, given that the prior dismissal had already been addressed during his recruitment and should not have served as grounds for termination.
The applicant asserts that this sudden termination has caused severe damage to his professional reputation, subjecting him to public ridicule and psychological distress. He believes his constitutional rights to administrative fairness and natural justice have been violated.
Through his lawyer, Derrick Aboagye Asamoah of Winners Chambers in Accra, Asiedu-Arthur is seeking a court order to quash the decision and reinstate his appointment. The legal action also seeks to prevent further harm to his career and protect his integrity.
As part of his relief, Asiedu-Arthur is requesting permission from the court to cross-examine key figures at the OSP, including the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, the Director of Investigations, Emmanuel Basintale Amadu, and the Director of Administration and Human Resource Management, Boakyewaa Glover.
