Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communication, has defended the Attorney General’s decision to drop certain court cases, arguing that the government cannot afford to waste public time and resources on politically motivated prosecutions.

In an interview with Joy FM’s Newsnight on Monday, February 10, Kwakye Ofosu explained that some cases were frivolous and malicious, rather than based on solid evidence. He pointed to instances where members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) were put through legal battles, while perpetrators of state-sponsored political violence were left unpunished.

“How is it that the former chairman of the NDC was dragged to court for years over an alleged meeting to discuss political violence responses, while those responsible for attacking innocent citizens have never been held accountable?” he asked.

Kwakye Ofosu criticized the handling of legal proceedings involving political figures, stating that some cases were intended to silence critics of the previous government. “We should not be in the business of wasting resources on frivolous matters when there is clear evidence of wrongdoing elsewhere,” he said.

The Minister also announced that the Attorney General would be holding a press conference later in the week to explain the reasoning behind discontinuing the cases, reassuring the public of the government’s commitment to justice and fairness.

His comments come amid concerns from investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azure, who warned that the mass discontinuation of cases against officials from the previous administration could set a dangerous precedent. Azure argued that halting prosecutions sends the wrong message and undermines Ghana’s fight against corruption.

“For a president vowing to hold officials accountable for stealing from the public purse, this mass clearance is the wrong start,” Azure said. He expressed concerns that this move may shield those who should be facing legal action.

This debate over the discontinued cases has reignited discussions about the government’s approach to accountability and its commitment to upholding justice in the fight against corruption.