Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has broken his silence following his release from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing his arrest on Wednesday, December 3, as unnecessary and part of what he terms a reckless campaign by the OSP.

Kpebu had reported to the OSP to assist with investigations into corruption allegations he levelled against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. However, a disagreement with officers at the entrance of the OSP headquarters resulted in his detention before investigators could begin questioning him.

In an interview with TV3, Kpebu said the experience felt surreal and unjustified.

“I didn’t do anything that deserves an arrest, so somehow it was like a dream, like a fairytale, but my spirits were still up,” he said.

He accused the OSP, under the leadership of Kissi Agyebeng, of pursuing a dangerous and self-destructive course.

“What they have actually done is a suicide mission that Kissi Agyebeng’s OSP has embarked on. He can pretend he has nothing to do with it, but he is the head,” he added.

The incident has further strained relations between Kpebu and the OSP. The lawyer has long criticised the office for what he views as procedural breaches, including delegating sensitive investigations to junior officers who report directly to the Special Prosecutor. He maintains that only an independent committee can thoroughly and fairly investigate the issues he has raised.

Kpebu has also questioned the OSP’s approach to other major cases, including the probe involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, alleging that the office did not adhere to key procedural requirements.