President Akufo-Addo has refuted claims by former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, that his decision to resign was as a result of government’s interference with his work.
According to the Presidency, the allegations by Mr. Amidu that there was “interference” following his submission of the Agyapa Royalties report to the President, are surprising since the former had stated in an earlier letter that he had remained in office due to the President's shared commitment to the fight against corruption.
In a 9 paged letter addressed to Mr. Martin Amidu and sighted by JoyNews, Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante explained that the interest expressed by the President after the release of the Agyapa Royalties report was only an attempt to apply the principles of natural justice by allowing the Finance Minister to have a say.
"In accordance with the constitutional standard of fairness, reasonableness, and candour, the president requested you to give the public officials in question an opportunity to comment on your findings and conclusions.
"Fidelity to the principles of fairness is a basic tenet of administrative justice. A request to comply with the rules of natural justice and fair hearing surely cannot be cited as the basis for alleging interference consequent upon which you would resign," part of the statement read.
The statement further argued that since all letters and reports issued by the then Special Prosecutor was in the public domain and received no objection or complaint from the Presidency, it is "difficult to see in what way and in what context the President could seek to handle the matter" privately.
Find the full response from the Presidency below:
-
Latest Stories
-
14 PWDs selected for maiden Africa Health Collaborative Medicine Counter Assistant training
30 mins -
Manchester United open to offers for nearly all of squad
41 mins -
Price of LPG per kilogramme constitutes 22% of taxes – LPG Marketers Association
2 hours -
Nigeria appoint Finidi George as new Super Eagles boss
3 hours -
Elevating Ghana’s creative industry: A blueprint for competing with Nigeria and South Africa
4 hours -
Poor finishing a problem for Asante Kotoko throughout the season – Prosper Ogum
5 hours -
Samini teams up with Francis Osei for ‘Sticks N Locks’ EP
5 hours -
Government should resource record labels – Seven Xavier
5 hours -
I need majority in parliament to successfully complete my term – Akufo-Addo pleads
5 hours -
Next NDC government will not recognise illegal contracts signed by current administration – Sammy Gyamfi
5 hours -
Premier League clubs vote in favour of spending cap plans
5 hours -
Nigeria’s fuel crisis brings businesses to a halt
5 hours -
King Promise impresses fans at sold out show in Singapore
6 hours -
Ejisu by-election to proceed after plaintiff withdraws injunction application
6 hours -
CSOs and NGOs unite to push for priority demands at INC-4
6 hours