Former Special Prosecutor, Martin A. B. K. Amidu has said the recording and leaking of the tape concerning discussions to persuade the President to terminate the appointment of the Inspector General of Police on grounds of disloyalty to the incumbent Government and the NPP was a deliberate ploy to divert the attention of the opposition political parties, particularly the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to render it embarrassing for them to complain should the Ghana Police Service fail to supervise the security aspect of the 2024 elections fairly and impartially.
Accordiing to him he knows as a fact that Dr. George Akuffo Dampare was handpicked for the position of IGP on grounds of proven loyalty to this Government.
"The discussion for the replacement of his predecessor started long before his predecessor left office. The three kingpins in this discussion who held positions on the Police Council were my friends. When Dr. Dampare’s predecessor was to leave office the discussions and maneuvers intensified and the President’s support and concurrence sought and obtained. I know as a matter of fact that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who chairs the Police Council and chaired the Council meeting which formally recommended Dr. Dampare’s appointment to the President was a staunch supporter of Dr. Dampare, long before the office of IGP became vacant," he said in a statement copied to Peacefmonline.com
Read attached his full statement
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Martin Amidu has become a victim of a situation that was bound to unfold in the way that it has. Within his own party, he has lost a huge reference point of party loyalty and adiological principles that gave him the title of citizen vigilante. As a social democrat, he failed to prove his vigilante credentials when he was appointed special prosecutor by none other than the conservative NPP government. You see, once upon a time it was enough to be a Rawlings loyalist to boost your political career, let alone a prominent and respected lawyer. Note that being a good lawyer is one thing and not necessarily being a good politician. As a politician, Martin has always fought his way through and has never been able to make his mark.
@Oheneba, have you heard Citizen Vigilante denying the charges that he bought state property for cheap price. My friend, Citizen Vigilante is a politician, a Ghanaian politician after all.It’s political talk as usual.
In fact, Martin Amidu surprises and disappoints me more when I hear certain comments coming from someone who was once the Attorney General and whose admirers ascribe to him attributes like vigilante and what have you. For someone with that pedigree to make comments that are purely speculative leaves a lot to be desired. It is often better for the wise to remain silent when the facts are blurred in the public arena and campus politicians feel comfortable displaying their ignorance and unfounded political polemics. I think Martin is above that.
The so-called tape, the rush by that speaker to advise the constitution of an investigative committee, the statement from Asiedu Nketia/the minority in parliament and now this diatribe from that Amidu all point to one thing - - an orchestrated plan to tarnish the image of government and also divert attention from the Gyakye Quayson trial. What a shame, Amidu! In this day in GH who can rig elections let alone using the police? What level of gullibility is this, Ghanafo? aaaahh!!! That the police can override the lawful acts and decisions of the EC in 2024? Yet reputedly sensible professors and the educated have rather bought stakes in this tape that epitomizes ***barred word*** and nkwaseade. Sometimes I believe we should go a referendum to ask for the return of the British! Y3 so saw nsemhunu so k3k3!! Amidu, no one has time to read your statements anymore. You have become irrelevant, that's alllllllllllllllll!!