AG has established a seperate justice system for NDC members – Manhyia South MP alleges
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has accused the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, of creating what he described as a “separate justice system” for members and associates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has accused Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine of establishing a "separate justice system" specifically for members and associates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This comes after the NDC dismissed the NPP's concerns about the Attorney General's handling of politically sensitive cases.
Awuah claims that by discontinuing prosecutions involving NDC-linked individuals, the Attorney General has undermined public confidence in his ability to conduct impartial investigations. He specifically criticized the Attorney General's decision to discontinue certain cases solely based on their long-standing status in court, arguing that length of time should not be the sole criterion for dropping a prosecution.
Awuah also questioned the Attorney General's refusal to disclose details of a proposed plea bargain in the Unibank case, citing the lack of transparency as a major concern. He is demanding a thorough investigation into the allegations, with a focus on evidence rather than political affiliation. Awuah wants to know more about a US court figure described as a relative of then-President John Dramani Mahama in connection with the AKSA Energy deal, including their relationship to Mahama, their association with the company involved, and their alleged role in the transaction.
He also wants to understand whether this individual received any payment and, if so, for what purpose. Awuah compared the AKSA matter to the Airbus controversy, where a person related to a senior Ghanaian official was involved, and drew attention to the need for the investigation to determine if the individual's involvement influenced the approval process for the AKSA project.
This comes amid renewed scrutiny of the AKSA Energy power project following the bribery and money-laundering conviction of Asante Kwaku Berko in the US. The NPP claims it lacks confidence in the Attorney General's ability to independently investigate and prosecute politically connected individuals in the latest AKSA allegations.
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