Martin Amidu resigns as Special Prosecutor with immediate effect

Report reaching us has it that Martin Amidu has resigned from his position as Special Prosecutor.

According to him, he is resigning based on the fact that he does not feel that President Nana Akufo-Addo has done enough to safeguard the independence of his office.

In a letter addressed to Nana Akufo-Addo, Mr Amidu charged the president to find a suitable replacement for him.

“The one condition upon which I accepted to be nominated as the Special Prosecutor when you invited me to your Office on 10th January 2018 was your firm promise to me that you will respect and ensure same by your Government for my independence and freedom of action as the Special Prosecutor,” he stated.