The Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has resigned from his position.
He has resigned over “threat” in investigating the Agyapa deal. He said the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings who was his only hope of protection has also necessitated his decision to resign.
“The reaction I received for daring to produce the Agyapa Royalties Limited Transactions anti-corruption report convinces me beyond any reasonable doubt that I was not intended to exercise any independence as the Special Prosecutor in the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and recovery of assets of corruption. My position as the Special Prosecutor has consequently become untenable.”
Martin Amidu was appointed in 2018 to lead a crusade against corruption in Ghana.
In a letter addressed to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Martin Amidu said he decides to “enable Your Excellency to take steps to appoint a replacement to that position as required by law.”
He suggested that President Akufo-Addo has not been able to ensure his independence and freedom of action.
“The one condition upon which I accepted to be nominated as the Special Prosecutor when you invited me to your Office on 10th January 2018 was your firm promise to me that you will respect and ensure same by your Government for my independence and freedom of action as the Special Prosecutor,” he stated
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com /Obed Ansah
