Government defends its decision to drop certain high-profile court cases, citing that they were politically motivated and lacked evidence. Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, argued that these cases were frivolous and malicious, designed to silence opposition figures.
Kwakye Ofosu pointed to the case of Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who was prosecuted for discussing responses to political violence. Meanwhile, those responsible for violent attacks, such as the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, faced no legal action despite a Commission of Inquiry recommending sanctions.
The government’s decision has sparked criticism from investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azure, who warns that it sets a “dangerous precedent” for Ghana’s fight against corruption. Azure argues that dropping these cases undermines the president’s vow to prosecute government officials who have stolen or caused money to be stolen from the public purse.
In response to the backlash, Kwakye Ofosu reassured the public that the Attorney General would hold a press conference to explain the rationale behind the discontinuations, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fairness and justice.
