How Ghanaians reacted to Martin Amidu’s resignation
Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu resigned from his post on Monday, after barely 3 years in office. The news of his resignation hit social media with shock as Ghanaians have reacted to his sudden resignation. Some hold the view that, Martin Amidu’s failure to prosecute any government appointee resulted to his resignation. However, his statement to […]
Martin Amidu Resigns As Special Prosecutor
The Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has resigned from his position. In a letter addressed to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Mr. Amidu said he was resigning to “enable Your Excellency to take steps to appoint a replacement to that position as required by law.” He suggested that President Akufo-Addo has not been able to ensure his independence […]
BREAKING: Mahama to face 2-year jail term over false passport issues
Former president, John Mahama according to information from the Special Prosecutor’s office may face a 2-year jail term for allegedly guaranteeing a passport with false information. According to Ghanaweb, the revelation was made by Ghana’s special prosecutor, Martin Amidu. According to the special prosecutor, Mahama’s younger brother, Samuel Adam Mahama, acquired a Ghanaian passport with […]
Supreme Court ruling on Amidu’s age was independent and not political – Godfred Dame
Godfred Yeboah Dame, Deputy Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice, has debunked the notion that the 5-2 decision of the Supreme Court on the eligibility of the Special Prosecutor to hold onto office shows the “independence of the court”. He explained that, the manner in which the seven justices ruled the case spoke to the […]
Supreme Court clears Martin Amidu to continue as Special Prosecutor
The Supreme Court has in a majority 5-2 decision ruled that Martin Amidu is eligible to hold office as Special Prosecutor. The decision read by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah said the retirement age for public officers as stipulated in the 1992 Constitution does not apply to the office of the Special Prosecutor. Former Deputy Attorney […]
