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Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has pushed back against accusations that the Mahama administration is weaponizing Ghana\u2019s justice system to settle political scores, insisting that ongoing prosecutions against former government officials are grounded in evidence and legal procedure rather than partisan vendetta.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Metro TV on Friday, October 31, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that the Attorney General\u2019s Office continues to operate independently and strictly within legal boundaries, with no individual being unfairly targeted for their political affiliations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Attorney-General\u2019s Office is acting strictly within the bounds of the law,\u201d he stated, stressing that all cases currently before the courts are backed by credible evidence and proper legal procedure.<\/p>\n
The minister\u2019s defense comes amid mounting criticism from opposition New Patriotic Party figures who\u2019ve characterized the government\u2019s anti-corruption drive as selective prosecution disguised as accountability. The NPP\u2019s Legal Counsel John Darko recently accused Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine of undermining constitutional rights by publicly branding accused persons as criminals before court proceedings conclude, arguing that such statements compromise judicial integrity.<\/p>\n
Yet Kwakye Ofosu maintained that the administration remains committed to strengthening democratic institutions through both accountability and fairness. \u201cOur democracy is anchored on justice and accountability,\u201d he explained. \u201cThat means ensuring that people who have questions to answer before the law do so, but also guaranteeing that no one\u2019s rights are trampled upon in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n
The debate over prosecutorial impartiality has intensified throughout 2025 as President John Dramani Mahama\u2019s Operation Recover All Loot initiative identified 33 corruption cases involving alleged financial misconduct during the previous NPP administration. Special investigative teams have been established to probe each case, with some reportedly uncovering significant evidence of illicit wealth acquisition.<\/p>\n
However, the government\u2019s decision in February to discontinue several high-profile cases involving NDC officials sparked controversy over whether justice is being applied equally. Cases withdrawn included charges against former COCOBOD CEO Dr. Stephen Opuni, former Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and former NDC Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, all of whom had faced prosecution under the previous administration.<\/p>\n
Critics argue the contrast between pursuing NPP officials while releasing NDC figures creates an appearance of selective justice that resembles political retaliation. NPP MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah questioned the government\u2019s anti-corruption credentials, asking pointedly: \u201cIf you can\u2019t prosecute members of your own party, who else will you prosecute?\u201d<\/p>\n
Kwakye Ofosu has previously defended the discontinuations by arguing that many cases lacked merit and were politically motivated attempts to silence opposition voices during the NPP\u2019s time in power. He\u2019s drawn contrasts between prosecuting NDC figures while those responsible for violence during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election faced no legal consequences, suggesting the previous administration selectively applied justice.<\/p>\n
The minister called on citizens to trust in the integrity of Ghana\u2019s judicial system to deliver impartial outcomes. \u201cWe should all trust our justice system to deliver impartial outcomes,\u201d he said, reiterating that the government\u2019s only interest is ensuring the law takes its course fairly, transparently, and without fear or favor.<\/p>\n
His assurances haven\u2019t quieted concerns about due process. The Minority in Parliament has specifically criticized Attorney General Ayine\u2019s public characterization of former officials as \u201clawless looters\u201d before court verdicts, warning that such statements violate the constitutional principle of presumption of innocence and potentially influence judges who live in society and consume the same media.<\/p>\n
For his part, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that every prosecution currently before the courts has been initiated based on credible evidence and due legal procedure. \u201cThere is absolutely no attempt to target or persecute anyone for political reasons,\u201d he insisted.<\/p>\n
The tension reflects broader questions about how democracies balance accountability for alleged corruption against protecting judicial independence from political influence. Ghana\u2019s experience isn\u2019t unique, incoming administrations worldwide often face accusations of either pursuing vendetta prosecutions or protecting their own allies from scrutiny.<\/p>\n
What makes Ghana\u2019s current situation particularly sensitive is the government\u2019s dual track of discontinuing cases against NDC officials while simultaneously pursuing investigations against NPP figures. Whether this represents correction of previous injustices or creation of new ones depends largely on perspective and party affiliation.<\/p>\n
NPP-aligned commentators have described the ORAL initiative as \u201ca tool for political retribution rather than justice,\u201d warning of potential divisions without strict due process adherence. Mahama\u2019s administration counters that all investigations are evidence-based and essential for restoring governance accountability.<\/p>\n
The coming months will test whether Kwakye Ofosu\u2019s assurances about independent, evidence-based prosecutions translate into courtroom outcomes that satisfy both legal standards and public perception. For now, the political controversy surrounding Ghana\u2019s justice system shows no signs of abating.<\/p>\n
As investigations progress and prosecutions move forward, the government\u2019s credibility on rule of law increasingly depends on demonstrating that decisions are driven by evidence and legal merit rather than political calculation. Whether the public ultimately views the administration\u2019s approach as principled accountability or partisan prosecution will shape Ghana\u2019s democratic discourse well beyond this current political cycle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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