Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, has denied claims that the government is persecuting NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, Dr. Srem Sai said the accusations are baseless and dangerous.

“There is no persecution going on. Not from the Attorney General’s office, not from any government agency,” he stated firmly. “And definitely not against Chairman Wontumi.”

He said law enforcement agencies are doing their work within the confines of the law and have no interest in political witch-hunting.

“The challenge we face is that it’s not everything we can say publicly each time an allegation is made. We have to balance the rights of suspects with the demands of accountability,” he explained.

Dr. Srem Sai said the current narrative that Wontumi is being politically targeted does not hold water.

“When the docket is completed and the investigative report is made public, it will be clear that no one is persecuting Chairman Wontumi. No way.”

He dismissed the suggestion that the Attorney General’s Department is part of a vendetta.

“I’ve spent over a decade defending human rights in some of the most difficult cases. I didn’t come into public service to harass anyone.”

Dr. Srem Sai said both he and his boss, Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine, understand the weight of their offices and the consequences of abusing power.

“If there is even a shred of evidence that we are using our offices to persecute anyone, especially political opponents, we will not last in our jobs for one more hour. We will not risk that.”

He also invoked President John Mahama’s stance on justice and fairness.

“President Mahama has made it clear — this is not a government of revenge. He is not in office to execute opponents.”

The Deputy Attorney General said people should allow due process to take its course and not jump to conclusions.

“Let’s wait for the facts. Investigations take time. No one is being targeted.”

He maintained that the law must apply to everyone and no one is above it, not even politically powerful figures.

“If someone is suspected of wrongdoing, we will investigate. But investigations are not persecution. It’s our duty to enforce the law, not to be seen as taking sides.”

Dr. Srem Sai urged the public to be patient and trust the system.

“There’s a lot we can’t say until investigations are complete. But one thing is sure — this office will never be used as a tool of political oppression.”