Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended the Attorney General’s move to discontinue certain high-profile court cases, arguing that many were politically driven and aimed at suppressing opposition figures.
Speaking on *Point of View* on Channel One TV on Monday, February 10, Kwakye Ofosu claimed that cases initiated under the previous administration unfairly targeted members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including former Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and ex-NDC National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo.
According to him, these prosecutions lacked merit and were part of a broader strategy to intimidate NDC members and stifle dissent.
“I have always asked why Ofosu Ampofo was prosecuted while those responsible for the Ayawaso West by-election violence were left unpunished,” he questioned, noting that a commission of inquiry had recommended sanctions that the government ignored. Instead, authorities pursued the NDC chairman for allegedly discussing a response to the attack on party members, which he described as a clear miscarriage of justice.
He also cited the case against Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, suggesting it was orchestrated to undermine his influence in Parliament, particularly during key national debates like the E-Levy discussion. “There’s no doubt that the case against Ato Forson was meant to silence him as a ranking member of the Finance Committee. The Appeals Court dismissed it,” he said.
Kwakye Ofosu further mentioned that Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine would soon address the public with more details on the rationale behind dropping the charges. He also accused the previous administration of using legal action to target other NDC figures, such as former Ghana Cocoa Board CEO Dr. Stephen Opuni.
The Attorney General’s decision has sparked debate, with some questioning its legal and political implications. However, Kwakye Ofosu maintains that dropping the cases is essential to addressing past injustices.
