Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, did not mince words as he expressed his disappointment with the current Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.
Instead, Blay reserved high praise for former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu, whom he described as a paragon of integrity and fairness.
Reflecting on Amidu’s appointment, Blay recalled the initial skepticism that greeted the news, even within NPP ranks and at the cabinet level. “When Martin Amidu was appointed, there were some raised eyebrows—even within our own NPP circles and at the cabinet level, there were debates about the decision. But one thing was clear: many of us agreed that he was a man of integrity, fair-minded, and not vindictive,” he recounted.
Blay went on to highlight Amidu’s impartiality and unwavering commitment to the law during his tenure as Special Prosecutor. “When he was convinced about a case, he would pursue it, but always within the bounds of the law. We all agreed it was good to have a neutral person, even someone with a political history on the other side,” Blay said, underscoring the importance of neutrality in the fight against corruption.
The former NPP chairman attributed much of Amidu’s effectiveness to his independence and courage, noting, “As far as I could tell, he was performing admirably, even handling some very sensitive cases. He was not afraid to challenge the president when necessary. It was unfortunate when he resigned, and some of us regretted his departure. He could have made a significant impact in that role.”
Turning his attention to the current Special Prosecutor, Blay did not hide his dissatisfaction with the results achieved thus far. He pointed out that, despite significant financial backing, the Office of the Special Prosecutor had yet to deliver tangible outcomes. “I am not entirely satisfied with the results of what is happening. I am not satisfied. A lot of money has been sent to that organisation. We have only heard quite a number of press conferences from him and chasing after schedules. A lot of smoke and no fire,” Blay remarked.
Nevertheless, Blay reaffirmed his belief in the importance of the Office of the Special Prosecutor and urged the current administration to ensure that it fulfills its mandate with concrete achievements.
His comments have reignited public discourse on the effectiveness of Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts and the need for strong, independent leadership in the fight against graft.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
