According to MyNewsGH, Amidu contends that Ofori-Atta, who served as Finance Minister, was never targeted for investigation while in office despite numerous corruption allegations.
According to Amidu, the renewed scrutiny only came after the change of government, suggesting a shift in priorities aligned with political interests rather than genuine anti-corruption efforts.
He pointedly remarked that Ofori-Atta “was never invited to assist the investigations… until 24 January 2025, when there had been a change in government.”
Amidu implies this timing shows an opportunistic approach by the OSP to gain favor with the new administration and secure its financial resources.
He describes the recent move to label Ofori-Atta a suspect as a “ruse” designed to damage his reputation through media portrayal, creating a “prejudicial presumption of guilt.”
Amidu also criticized the OSP for neglecting to investigate the high-profile Agyapa Royalties deal, a matter the Special Prosecutor had pledged to Parliament to look into but failed to pursue.
He suggests that this failure was politically convenient under the previous government, which Ofori-Atta was part of.
Amidu argues that the OSP under Agyebeng is primarily focused on maintaining its budget and influence by aligning with the current government rather than fulfilling their mandate to combat corruption impartially.
He warns this approach risks turning the OSP into a tool for political expediency rather than justice.