Amidu will act when he is ready – Akufo-Addo

General News of Saturday, February 23, 2019

Source: Graphic.com.gh

2019-02-23

The Special Prosecutor, Mr. Martin Amidu, will begin the prosecution of corrupt officials of past and present administrations when he is ready, badured President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to Ghanaians.

President Akufo-Addo said in his third speech on the state of the nation in parliament on Thursday that it was important that the special prosecutor investigate alleged cases of corruption before prosecuting against the people involved.

Almost a year and a half after Mr. Martin Amidu's swearing-in, he has still not brought a suspected corrupt official to court for prosecution.

About a month ago, former President Jerry John Rawlings said, "We were looking for someone with honor." Some of the tools needed to fight rust were themselves rusty at the time but he was an honest and refreshing man whose spirituality was very high. "

He therefore instructed the church leaders to ask Mr. Amidu what prevented him from prosecuting the corrupt officials.

"I wonder what holds him back.

We do not want to see the perpetuation of crime. We do not want crimes committed with impunity.

The power of virtue must override the power of vice, "he said.
But President Akufo-Addo said Thursday in Parliament: "We are all waiting for the special prosecutor to start his work.

It is in everyone's interest that the allegation of corruption in the public service be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted if prima facie evidence is available.

I know that the special prosecutor is a responsible public officer who will act when he is ready. "