Martin Kpebu Reveals Why He Will Never Accept a Political Appointment

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has reportedly explained why he would never accept a political appointment, making his position clear at a time when government appointments continue to attract public attention in Ghana.

Kpebu is known for speaking openly about corruption, accountability and the performance of state institutions. Over the years, he has criticised decisions by political leaders and called for changes in the way some public institutions are managed.

His latest position is particularly interesting because he has previously spoken about the possibility of serving Ghana in public office. In December 2025, he said he expected to enter public service at some point but made it clear that he was not interested in becoming the Special Prosecutor.

At the time, he explained that accepting the position while campaigning for the removal of the then Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, could create the wrong impression about his intentions.

“No, it is a laughable claim. You see, I am laughing,” he said when responding to suggestions that he was trying to position himself for the office.

He also stated: “It is clear that I will go into public service at some point, but not the Special Prosecutor.”

That earlier position is important when considering his latest reported comments. There is a difference between accepting a political appointment and serving in a public institution through a role that may not be directly controlled by a political party.

The report, published by GhanaWeb on Saturday, November 7, 2026,Kpebu’s public comments have often focused on the need for people in authority to act in the interest of the country rather than their personal or political interests. He has also raised concerns about appointments to important state institutions, particularly where questions about political links and independence arise.

His criticism of President John Dramani Mahama’s recent appointment of Emelia Affi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission is one example. He questioned whether politically connected individuals should hold positions in an institution expected to operate independently.

The latest GhanaWeb report, published on November 7, 2026, carries the headline that Kpebu has explained why he will never accept a political appointment. However, the full explanation he gave was not available in the supplied report.

What remains clear from his earlier public statements is that Kpebu has tried to separate his interest in serving the country from taking a particular political or public office.