The Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has resigned from the position given to him by the NPP government, which was approved by parliament.
In a letter addressed to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Martin Amidu said his decision is to "enable Your Excellency to take steps to appoint a replacement to that position as required by law."
He suggested President Akufo-Addo has yet to ensure his independence and freedom of action.
"The one condition upon which I accepted to be nominated as the Special Prosecutor when you invited me to your Office on 10th January 2018 was your firm promise to me that you will respect and ensure same by your Government for my independence and freedom of action as the Special Prosecutor,
The reaction I received for daring to produce the Agyapa Royalties Limited Transactions anti-corruption report convinces me beyond any reasonable doubt that I was not intended to exercise any independence as the Special Prosecutor in the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and recovery of assets of corruption. My position as the Special Prosecutor has consequently become clearly untenable". He stated.
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