Don’t force a sick man home just to satisfy public opinion – Martin Amidu to OSP

Martin Amidu has warned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the government. He cautioned against forcing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana. Ofori-Atta is reportedly facing a life-threatening illness.

Amidu compared this situation to past mistakes. He mentioned the case of Victor Selormey, a former deputy Finance Minister. Selormey was forced back to Ghana while gravely ill, arrested, tried, and later died after receiving a last-minute pardon.

“The mistakes of the John Agyekum Kufour government must not be repeated,” Amidu stated in an open letter. He emphasized that if there is clear evidence of Ofori-Atta's illness, he should receive medical care abroad.

While Amidu has criticized Ofori-Atta before, he stressed that the former minister deserves his constitutional rights. This includes access to proper medical care and a fair trial.

“I believe Ken Ofori-Atta wants to stand trial in Ghana,” he said. He believes it is important for the Republic to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Amidu also noted that the United States may not extradite Ofori-Atta if his health is failing. He argued that public bias could affect legal proceedings in Ghana.

“The U.S. will not extradite him under an INTERPOL Red Notice if he needs urgent medical treatment,” he explained. He believes that public opinion could prevent a fair trial for Ofori-Atta in Ghana.

Amidu then addressed Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng directly. He accused the OSP of politicizing investigations and manipulating public perception for personal gain.

“Kissi Agyebeng is misleading taxpayers to support an unlawful agenda,” Amidu asserted. He claimed this approach does not genuinely fight corruption or related offenses.

He described the OSP as inflated with misinformation, warning its credibility could collapse under scrutiny. “The OSP under Kissi Agyebeng is like an inflated balloon,” he concluded, “which reveals lies when it bursts.”