Former Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Mohammed Saani, says Mr. Martin Amidu may resign as Special Prosecutor 6 months into office.
According him, the frustration he will encounter as Special Prosecutor will necessitate his forced exit.
Speaking to Okay FM's "Ade Akye Abia" in an interview Thursday morning, he expressed worry over the nominee's arrogant posture at the vetting, saying he envisages him (Amidu) butting heads with others.
“I know Amidu will start displaying his arrogance and if he decides to do things his own way, it will receive stiff opposition. He should be able to control himself especially as he is going to work with other people (from different backgrounds)....he cannot exhibit that attitude he put out at the vetting, otherwise he will start having issues with his team....I can tell you on authority that he may even be forced to resign within 6 months of office,” he predicted.
The NDC capo further stated that he personally considers Martin Amidu as someone who is too temperamental and wonders how the one-time Attorney-General would liaise with others to be that efficient in his new role.
"If you look at his posture , clearly he is a dictator and will claim to know the law more than everybody. If the board insists there will be a problem in the country because he sees himself as the best for the job. In anycase what is so special about Martin Amidu as special prosecutor? There is nothing special about his job. He is an ordinary prosecutor just like other prosecutors at the Attorney-General's office. Take out the special and he remains an ordinary prosecutor like the policeman,” Alhaji Saani snorted.
7-hour long Vetting
Martin Amidu on Tuesday, February 13, faced Parliament’s Appointments Committee in what was possibly the longest ever parliamentary vetting session for a single individual in the 4th Republic.
Though he has received lots of commendation for his style of answering the questions posed to him by the members of vetting committee, some have also criticized him for what they believe and describe as an arrogant posture.
The Special Prosecutor nominee responded to over 180 questions from all members of the committee in the over 7-hour long session.
The National Democratic Congres (NDC) Minority asked the most questions; 75% of all questions asked, with the caucus’ leader, Haruna Iddrisu, being the individual who asked the most number of questions.
Most of the questions focused on past statements and articles Martin Amidu had written.
There is, however, a pending suit at the Supreme Court by NDC member and former Deputy Attorney General Dominic Ayine, challenging Amidu’s nomination.
He argues that Mr. Amidu, 66, has passed the age that requires him to serve in that office.
Source: Isaac kwame Owusu/Peacefmonline.com/[email protected]
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Eeiiiiii!!! Ghanaian pull him down (PHD)mentality syndrome. You wont provide solution to our numerous every day problems but this is what the NDC man has to offer. Tweeaaaaaaa!!!!!!Apuuuuuuuu!!!!! Mediocre politian
Yawa talk!!! Talk is cheap
Hmm what is your problem
It is the wish of every NDC looter or thie*f or robber that either Martin Amidu should not get the job, or refuse to do it. Let them know that until all the NDC state looters are thrown into jail, Martin will not resign. Even if Martin resigns, Akoto Ampaw will take over, and their case will be worse.
Why, are some of us ***barred word*** Martin Amidu has gotten the nod? If the man has shown that he can work to help bring corruption to the barest minimum in this country, people are against it. Eeeeiiii, this too be problem?
Interesting. the man has not even had full approval for him to start work but people have started working against him and predicting his downfall (resignation)? When at all will Ghanaians accept wrong doing and change from their bad ways? this talking cricket has proven to us that he has a lot of cubwebs in his back yard and praying that Martin resigns before he is hauled to the SP's office. Sir, for your information, Martin will never resign his position so please start lacing your boots to face him in court. You can run but you cannot hide.
people should not be surprise if after a full year in office NO NDC MEMBER WILL VISIT THE PRISONS. But mind you everyone shouting crucify NDC, crucify NDC, don't be surprised and don't complain when the tables turn upside down. Real Law is going to work here and not any "buga-buga" game or kind of thing. Appeal upon appeal, upon counter appeals will be the order of the day. Fairness and Biases will not be allowed to go unchallenged and will be proved. the supreme court should be prepared for serious work. No room for idling for the 35 months before a new government is sworn into office
If you have any skeletons in your cupboard please set them loose before Martin Amidu strikes you... Strangely, only the NDC are worried with the appointment of the SP... WHY?
who is spewing this 💩💩💩💩 says it all.
Pray that you dont have any corruption case.