Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stated that Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine will soon update Ghanaians on why he decided to drop legal cases against some government officials.

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During an interview on TV3’s New Day, Mr. Ofosu acknowledged that it is uncommon for an Attorney-General to publicly explain why they discontinue cases. However, Dr. Ayine has pledged to do so in the interest of transparency and accountability.

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According to Kwakye Ofosu, while receiving the ORAL report at the Presidency on Monday, Dr. Ayine assured that he would address the media in the coming days to clarify his reasons for withdrawing cases against certain public officials.

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“Yesterday at the ORAL report presentation, he said that in the course of this week, he will engage the media to explain why he has taken that decision.

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“In fact, it is not usual to have an Attorney-General offer explanations for why they issue noelle prosequi but this Attorney General said in the spirit of accountability and transparency and respect for the public, he will do so,” he stated.

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The government has strongly defended its decision to discontinue what it describes as politically motivated court cases, despite criticism from investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azure and others.

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Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, has backed the Attorney-General’s decision, arguing that the cases in question were not based on solid evidence but rather driven by political motives.

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Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight on Monday, February 10, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu questioned why opposition members were subjected to prolonged court trials while those behind politically motivated violence were not held accountable.

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“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 asked.

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He pointed out the case of Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who was prosecuted over an alleged meeting discussing political violence. Meanwhile, individuals involved in violent incidents—such as those at the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election—faced no consequences, despite a Commission of Inquiry recommending sanctions against them.

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