The Minority in Parliament has condemned the decision by the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine to withdraw several high-profile criminal cases involving officials of the previous NDC government.
The minority at a news conference said the discontinuation of prosecutions involving seven pro-NDC persons is a subject that warrants thoughtful discussion, particularly in the context of governance, the rule of law, and the broader fight against corruption.
Addressing journalists in Parliament, MP for Suame, John Darko expressed strong disapproval of the Attorney General's actions, calling them reprehensible and deserving of public condemnation. "Ladies and gentlemen, in the republic versus Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, the Attorney General withdrew to the Supreme Court against the split decision of the Court of Appeal acquitting the accused persons, which Ghanaians should take note of and condemn," John Darko stated.
The Minority caucus further asserted, "The Attorney General shows the option of discontinuing the prosecution by exercising the option of withdrawal of the charges under Section 59(2)(b)(ii) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 30)." They accused the Attorney General of taking on the dual roles of prosecutor and judge by effectively ensuring the acquittal of prominent members of his own party.
