Cynthia Lamptey appointed interim Special Prosecutor


Deputy Special Prosecutor Ms Jane Cynthia Naa Torshie Lamptey has been asked to act as Special Prosecutor until a substantive one is appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo following the resignation of Mr Martin Amidu from the post.

Ms Lamptey is a lawyer of over 30 years standing at the Ghana Bar and former acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

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