Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended the Attorney General’s decision to drop certain high-profile court cases, arguing that they were politically motivated and aimed at silencing opposition figures.
Speaking on Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, February 10, Kwakye Ofosu claimed that several cases initiated under the previous administration unfairly targeted National Democratic Congress (NDC) members, including former Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and former NDC National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo.
He described these prosecutions as lacking merit, citing the case of Ofosu Ampofo, who was charged for allegedly planning a response to violence suffered by NDC members during the Ayawaso West by-election. Kwakye Ofosu questioned why state-sponsored actors involved in the by-election violence were not prosecuted while opposition figures were targeted instead.
He also pointed to the case against Ato Forson, suggesting it was a deliberate attempt to weaken his influence in Parliament during key national debates, particularly on the controversial E-Levy policy.
The minister further accused the previous administration of using legal proceedings to intimidate other NDC figures, including former Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) CEO Dr. Stephen Opuni.
Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine is expected to hold a press conference soon to provide further details on the dropped cases. The decision has sparked debate, with some questioning its legal and political implications. However, Kwakye Ofosu insists it is a necessary step to correct past injustices.
