Martin Amidu has launched a scathing critique of the current Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, accusing the office of misconduct, lack of professionalism, and what he describes as a "persecutorial" approach in its handling of the Ken Ofori-Atta case.
In an open letter dated June 10, 2025, the former Special Prosecutor and Attorney General expressed deep concerns about the integrity and conduct of the current Special Prosecutor (SP), particularly regarding the controversial arrest warrant reportedly issued-and possibly revoked-against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. "The public has the right to know the level of integrity of the OSP, and in particular that of the SP, who is expected to be of high moral character and proven integrity," Amidu wrote. "Those who knew me… know my penchant for tracking details of cases." Amidu urged lawyers and concerned citizens to verify the authenticity of the arrest warrant and any revocation by conducting a search at the issuing court, noting that the results would reveal whether proper procedures were followed-or not.
His letter comes in the wake of heightened public discourse after the SP, on June 1, 2025, warned Ofori-Atta to appear before the OSP or face punitive consequences.
However, Amidu pointed out that as early as May 27, Ofori-Atta's lawyers had served the OSP with court documents, including medical records indicating that the former minister was scheduled for surgery in the United States. "Once there is evidence of service… upon the OSP, it is irrelevant when the lawyers… forwarded a copy of the medical report," Amidu stated.
