The Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended the Attorney General’s decision to discontinue certain court cases, asserting they were politically motivated and a waste of public resources. Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight, Kwakye Ofosu argued that the prosecutions lacked an evidence base, instead targeting political opponents.
Kwakye Ofosu questioned the fairness of prosecuting figures like Samuel Ofosu Ampofo while those responsible for violence during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election were not held accountable.
He stated, “A clear distinction must be made between frivolous, malicious persecution and evidence-based prosecution”. He added that the government should not waste time and resources on cases designed to silence critics.
The decision has faced criticism, including from investigative journalist Manasseh Azure, who warned that halting prosecutions sets a “dangerous precedent” and undermines the fight against corruption.
Azure stated, “For a president vowing to reset Ghana and prosecute government officials who have stolen or caused money to be stolen from the public purse, the mass clearance is a wrong start.
It’s a dangerous precedent”.
Kwakye Ofosu reassured the public that the Attorney General would provide detailed explanations for the discontinued cases at a press conference, emphasizing the government’s commitment to fairness and justice.
