Legal practitioner Kwame Akuffo has defended the Attorney‑General's decision to discontinue the high-profile UniBank prosecution, insisting that the arrangement ultimately serves the state's interests.
In an interview on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 2, Mr Akuffo argued that the decision to enter a nolle prosequi represents a pragmatic resolution rather than a retreat from accountability.
He observed that while critics have lambasted the move, the agreement facilitates the recovery of significant assets from the bank's former owners, arguing that prolonged litigation could erode value through escalating legal costs and depreciation.
He stated: "The state has secured a good deal in this decision.
