In President Mahama we have a tolerant president - Edudzi

President John Dramani Mahama is known for tolerating different opinions, says Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). Edudzi points out that the President doesn't engage in retaliatory behavior, unlike what the opposition endured during his time in opposition. He brings up the example of former COCOBOD CEO Dr Stephen Opuni, who had his house searched in a Gestapo style.

Edudzi also mentions a deputy minister suggesting that President Mahama, when in opposition, should be brought before court to strip him of immunity. The NPA official is confident that Manhyia South lawmaker Baffour Awuah will be granted bail when he appears in court on October 3. The lawmaker will likely not face arrest if the initial invitation to appear is accepted, according to Edudzi.

If lawmakers want to amend the process of arresting MPs, they can introduce a Private Members Bill to alter the criminal procedures. Edudzi also asserts that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is not breaking any laws in its handling of Baffour Awuah's case. EOCO has acted within the law and will likely grant bail within 48 hours, as stated in Article 14 of the law.

Lawmayer Martin Kpebu, however, believes the EOCO mishandled the situation with Awuah, arguing that keeping him in custody does not help the EOCO's case. Kpebu emphasizes that the Supreme Court has ruled all offenses are bailable, and the fact that Awuah had been aware of the case since February but did not flee makes the detention unjustified.