Samuel Appiah Darko
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Samuel Appiah Darko | |
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| Director Strategy, Research & Communication | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2022 | |
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| Occupation | Lawyer, Journalist, Academic and Anti-corruption advocate |
Samuel Appiah Darko (commonly known as Sammy Darko) is a Ghanaian lawyer and journalist, recognised for his work in academia, intelligence analysis, and anti-corruption advocacy. He has served as the Director of the Strategy, Research, and Communication Division at the Office of the Special Prosecutor in Ghana since 3 May 2022.[1][2][3]
Samuel Appiah Darko holds multiple degrees and certifications:
- · M.A. in Gender, Peace, and Security Studies from the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra.
- · LL.B. from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
- · B.A. in Communication Studies (First Class Honours) awarded by the University of Ghana.
- · Additionally, he obtained professional certifications in Public Corruption Turnarounds from the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford and Multimedia Broadcasting from the BBC Academy, College of Journalism, in London.
- He completed his professional legal training at the Ghana School of Law and was called to the Ghana Bar in 2017.
Career
He worked as a correspondent for the BBC World Service in Accra for five years,[4] covering political, economic, and social affairs across Ghana and West Africa. His work involved live reporting,[5] investigative journalism, news writing, and producing in-depth analyses for global audiences. He also conducted several interviews, moderated discussions, and provided expert commentary on governance, corruption, and legal matters.[6][7]
Darko practiced law as a senior associate at Cromwell Gray LLP, specialising in litigation, criminal law, administrative law, media law, security law, and family law. He also worked as an intelligence officer for Africa Risk Consulting, providing critical insights into security and risk management.[8]
Academic career
Darko has made notable contributions to academia as a lecturer in media law and communications at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) and Wisconsin International University College in Accra.[9]
- He played a pivotal role in establishing UPSA’s master’s program in Peace, Security, and Intelligence Management (MPSI). He was a member of the committee that developed the program and served as the coordinator for the Media and Website Unit and the MPSI course.[10]
- As a prolific writer, he has contributed to various academic and professional publications, furthering discourse in his areas of expertise.[11]
Memberships
Darko is affiliated with several professional organisations, including: