Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly defended the Attorney General’s decision to discontinue several high-profile court cases, arguing that they were politically motivated and intended to suppress key opposition figures.

He contended that many of these prosecutions, initiated under the previous administration, unfairly targeted members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), including former Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and former NDC National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo.

Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, February 10, Kwakye Ofosu maintained that the charges against these individuals lacked merit and were part of a broader strategy to intimidate opposition voices.

He questioned the fairness of prosecuting Ofosu Ampofo while those responsible for the violence during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election remained free.

Referring to the findings of a commission of inquiry into the incident, he criticised the previous government for ignoring recommendations to sanction those involved while instead pursuing the NDC chairman for convening a meeting in response to the attack.

The Minister also cited the case against Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, claiming it was a deliberate attempt to weaken his influence in Parliament, particularly during the contentious E-Levy debate.

He pointed out that the Court of Appeal later dismissed the case, reinforcing his argument that it was politically motivated.

In addition, he alleged that other NDC figures, such as former Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) CEO Dr. Stephen Opuni, were similarly targeted through legal manoeuvres.

Kwakye Ofosu revealed that Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine is expected to hold a press conference in the coming days to provide further details on the decision to drop charges against certain individuals.

He argued that discontinuing these prosecutions was a necessary step towards rectifying past injustices and preventing the legal system from being used as a tool for political persecution.

“I have always maintained that what justification existed for prosecuting Ofosu Ampofo and leaving out the state-sponsored terrorists who engaged in the mayhem at the Ayawaso West by-election?” he questioned.

“There was a commission of inquiry that prescribed sanctions for them. The government refused to act on it. Rather, it chose to go after the chairman of the opposition party, accusing him of convening a meeting to discuss a response to the attack that NDC members suffered. This was clearly a travesty of justice,” he added.