Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has criticised the government led by President John Dramani Mahama, accusing it of concentrating on the prosecution of political opponents while failing to act on findings contained in an investigation into the AKSA bribery scandal.
According to Mr. Amidu, the government’s approach raises concerns about fairness and consistency in the fight against corruption. He questioned why action had not been taken on individuals allegedly implicated in the AKSA bribery investigation while other cases involving political opponents continued to receive attention.
The former Special Prosecutor’s comments come amid ongoing public discussions about the government’s anti-corruption agenda and its handling of cases involving former and current public officials.
Mr. Amidu has over the years been outspoken on issues of accountability, corruption and the administration of justice, and his latest remarks are likely to fuel further debate over whether the government is applying the same standards to all corruption-related cases.
The former Special Prosecutor is therefore calling attention to what he considers inconsistencies in the government’s prosecution strategy and urging authorities to ensure that corruption investigations are handled without political considerations.
