Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu is expected to return to the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Thursday, December 4 as part of processes following his arrest on Wednesday.
Mr Kpebu was arrested on Wednesday for “obstruction of justice”, according to the Director of Strategy, Research and Communication at the OSP, Samuel Appiah Darko.
Clarifying the issues surrounding the detention of Mr Kpebu on Wednesday, Mr Appiah Darko indicated that this is neither the first nor second time the media-prominent lawyer has acted improperly against officers of the OSP in the lawful discharge of their duties.
“After each incident, he publicly presents a completely different version of events,” wrote Sammy Darko, as the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Research and Communication is popularly known.
“Having monitored his conduct for some time, it became clear that unless his interactions were recorded, he would misrepresent the facts.”
Sammy Darko further clarified that the detention and the subsequent bail have nothing to do with the ongoing investigations on the lawyer’s claims against the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.
He further wrote that Mr Kpebu was condescending towards the security officers of the OSP.
“Upon arriving, Mr. Kpebu parked his vehicle and stepped outside the gate to conduct an interview.
“He always does this, brings in media men to speak to them before entering and after exiting. Security personnel cautioned him to move away from the entrance, so he moved to the fried yam seller’s spot and continued speaking to the media.
“Afterwards, he entered the compound alone. The guards reminded him that photography and videography are not permitted around the premises.”
Sammy Darko continued: “He reacted angrily to the reminder and insulted the guards.
“They issued a formal warning about his conduct, but he insisted he could act as he pleased and threatened to report them.
“He told them they are nobodies, even their boss, head of the agency is no body and will be removed soon.
“His continued insults and obstructive behaviour led to his arrest for the offence of obstrcution of officers in theperormance of their duties.
“He was informed of his arrest on suspicion of obstruction, in accordance with the law.
“The arrest was executed without force, and there is no internal record of any assault or mistreatment.”
Describing Mr Kpebu’s behaviour as “unruly”, Sammy Darko said both investigations will continue but a new date will be announced for his accusations of corruption against the SP.