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Chief Justice Throws Out Petition For OSP’s Removal

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has dismissed the petition allegedly forwarded by the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu that sought to remove his successor, Kissi Agyebeng from office. According to Joy News sources, the Chief Justice determined that the factual and legal foundation of the petition fall short of …

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I Won’t Retract nor Apologise – Former Special Prosecutor Dares Speaker Bagbin

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has called the bluff of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin over comments regarding the rationale behind a certain trip supposedly made by the latter. Mr Amidu says he is not ready to apologise for the remarks made in his article. This is despite a demand …

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Martin Amidu Disputes Authorship Of Petition To Remove Special Prosecutor?

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has denied allegations against him, accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Accra-based Joy FM of orchestrating a trial against his person in the court of public opinion. In an epistle published on May 26, 2024, Amidu made comments that suggested that he was refuting …

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Here Are The 6 ‘Sins’ For Which Martin Amidu Wants Kissi Agyebeng Removed As Special Prosecutor

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo formally forwarded a petition for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng from office. The petition as by law required was transmitted to the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. GhnanaWeb can confirm that the petition was submitted to the presidency by Agyebeng’s predecessor and serial …

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Martin Amidu Blasts Kissi Agyebeng For Attacking Courts

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has accused his predecessor, Kissi Agyebeng of deliberately scandalizing and inciting the media against the judiciary service. In a 15-page piece shared with GhanaWeb, Mr Amidu said Kissi Agyebeng crossed the redline and defied the 1992 Constitution when he held a press conference on November …

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He Was My Client From 1980 To 1982 – Martin Amidu Unmasks Face Behind Leaked IGP Audio (FULL STATEMENT)

Seasoned Lawyer and Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Burnes Kaiser Amidu has unmasked one of the faces behind the leaked tape plotting the removal of the Inspector General of Police(IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare He indicated that the recent audio recording suspected to be a leaked tape which captured conversations …

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‘Genuine Anti-corruption Crusaders Don’t Hide Behind Masks’ – Former Special Prosecutor Writes

Pioneer Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has commented on the recent dismissal of a defamation suit brought against Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. The suit was brought by investigative journalist and lawyer Anas Aremeyaw Anas who was seeking damages to the tune of 25 million cedis. Amidu …

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Special Prosecutor And His Staff Are Yet To Receive Salary After 16 Months In Office

Exclusive documents available indicates that the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng and his staff are yet to receive their salaries, sixteen months after assuming office. According to the said documents, only the Deputy Special Prosecutor has been paid; leaving other staff of the office agitated. The documents further disclosed that the …

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Martin Amidu: Akufo-Addo Is Running ‘Democratic-Autocratic’ Government

The former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, says arrogance and impunity of power have taken over the Akufo-Addo administration since it assumed office in January, 2017. In his latest epistle, the former Attorney-General said, government creates an impression of being democratic; however, it is evident that President Akufo-Addo is running a …

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Amidu ‘Fires’ Ofori Atta Over Sputnik V Deal, Describes Him As De Facto Co-President

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has criticised the Finance Minister Ken Ofori Ata over the botched Sputnik V contract that was signed by the Heath Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu. Martin Amidu has an issue with the posture of Mr Ofori Atta on the report of the investigative parliamentary committee that uncovered …

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