The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has been elected as the President of the Africa Prosecutors’ Association (APA).
Ingonga was unanimously elected to the position during the Association’s 17th Annual Conference and General Meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
In his acceptance speech, the DPP expressed gratitude and a steadfast commitment to advancing the APA’s goals.
“I am humbled and excited not only about this role but also the responsibility that comes with it. Prosecutors have a significant role in the dispensation of justice and we are joining hands on the continent to ensure this is discharged in a fair, ethical, clear and firm manner,” Ingonga said.
Established in 2003, APA brings together prosecutors from diverse African countries.
In a statement on Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said APA’s mission is to enhance cooperation, collaboration, and capacity building in the field of criminal justice.
“Through training, best practice sharing, and dialogue, the APA also aims to empower prosecutors and promote the rule of law and human rights in Africa,” ODPP stated.
Ingonga’s predecessor
Ingonga succeeds Egyptian Prosecutor General Counsellor Mohamed Shawqi Ayyad as the APA President.
His immediate responsibilities include presiding over all association meetings and the Executive Committee.
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