Martin Amidu Descends Upon Mahama

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has criticized the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for prioritizing political opponents over prosecuting individuals involved in the AKSA bribery scandal. In a statement released on Monday, Amidu expressed disappointment that investigations into the bribery deal involving a Turkish energy company and Ghana’s power sector had not led to any prosecutions.

He questioned why the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) had not prepared a completed case docket before the NDC took office following the December 7, 2024 elections, given the resources at their disposal. Amidu accused the government of using corruption cases as a tool to target political adversaries, rather than focusing on the investigation and prosecution of those implicated in the AKSA bribery deal.

He also raised concerns about the Attorney-General's announcement of cooperation with US authorities to prosecute AKSA bribery scheme perpetrators after the conviction of Asante Kwaku Berko in a US court. Amidu emphasized that the electorate had voted for the John Mahama government expecting transparency and impartiality in corruption fighting, not partisan manipulation.

He cited the prosecution of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako as an example of politically motivated action and questioned the government's handling of the case involving former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, whose conviction was overturned on appeal. Amidu argued that the government's decision to act only after US court proceedings against Asante Berko created the perception that the government was responding to external pressure instead of pursuing an independent anti-corruption fight.