Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has launched a scathing critique of the government’s decision to enter a nolle prosequi in the criminal trial of former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor and seven others, describing the move as “an abuse of power” and “a textbook example of governance of family, friends, and cronies.”
Amidu accused Attorney-General Dominic Ayine of engaging in dishonest legal tactics to shield political allies In a worded open letter available to MyNewsGh.
According to him, the July 22, 2025, press release by the Attorney-General made no reference to a separate GH₵5.7 billion civil case and instead based its justification for discontinuing the criminal case solely on a 60% asset recovery threshold.
“The integration of the GH₵1.2 billion in the criminal charges with the total exposure of GH₵5.7 billion in the civil case in the brief on 28 July 2025 was an afterthought intended to bewilder, jade, and confuse the public,” Amidu wrote.
Amidu argued that the true purpose of criminal justice is not just about recovering assets, but ensuring accountability through convictions and punishment, adding that accepting partial compensation outside legal avenues like plea bargaining or restitution laws undermines due process.
