My Appointment Has Humbled Me – Kpebu

Lawyer Richard Kpebu has reportedly expressedhis determination to contribute to Ghana’santi-corruptioncampaign following hisappointment to the Organized Crime andAnti-Corruption Unit (ORAL), whichoperatesunder the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

The development comes amid growing calls forstronger action against corruption and organisedcriminalactivities in the country. Kpebu, whohas built a reputation through his legal workand advocacy onaccountability, is expectedto bring his experience to efforts aimed atpromoting integrity withinpublic institutions.

Speaking about his new assignment, Kpebureportedly described the opportunity asa privilege thatcomes with considerableresponsibility. He said he understood theexpectations associated with thepositionand was prepared to approach his dutieswith seriousness and dedication.

“This role deeply humbles me,” he remarked,adding that he would work diligently tojustify the confidenceplaced in him.

His responsibilities are expected to includesupporting efforts to address cases involvingorganisedcrime and corruption, while helpingto strengthen public trust in institutionsresponsible for enforcingthe law. His legalbackground is viewed as a potential advantagein pursuing these objectives.

Kpebu also called for a united national approachto fighting corruption, explaining that lastingprogresswould require the participation ofordinary citizens, public institutions and politicalleaders. He arguedthat no individual couldsuccessfully address the problem withoutthe support and commitment of others.

“One person alone cannot win this fight.It takes unity and shared determinationfrom all sectors—citizens, institutions, andleadership alike,” he emphasised.

He further pledged that transparency, fairnessand accountability should guide the work ofORAL.According to the remarks attributed tohim, the broader objective is to establish a publicsector in whichethical conduct is expected ofevery official rather than treated as an exception.

“Our goal is to foster a public sector wherehonesty and responsibility are the standard,not the exception,”he said.

The reported appointment has raised hopesamong advocates of good governance,particularly thosewho have spent yearsdemanding tougher action against corruption.They believe that experiencedlegal professionalscan help strengthen accountability andimprove public confidence in thecountry’santi-corruption institutions.

As Ghana continues to confront concerns aboutcorruption and abuse of public office, Kpebu’sreportedrole highlights the importance ofprofessional integrity, institutional independenceand cooperationin achieving lasting reforms.Nevertheless, the appointment and statementsattributed to him shouldbe independently verifiedbefore being published as established facts.

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