The Supreme Court has asked the Attorney General’s office to within three weeks file legal arguments justifying the appointment of Martin Amidu as Special Prosecutor.
The Supreme Court also gave the lawyers for the applicant, Dr. Dominic Ayine, 3 weeks to legally justify their case. The case was filed at the Supreme Court by Former Deputy Attorney, General Dominic Ayine who is challenging the eligibility of Martin Amidu to hold such a position.
Dr. Dominic Ayine wants the appointment annulled since, Mr. Amidu has exceeded the mandatory retirement age. The filing of legal arguments is expected to pave the way for a date to be set for judgment on the case.
The court earlier this year struck out Mr. Martin Amidu as a defendant in the case saying he ought to be defended by the Attorney General’s department. According to the court, Mr Amidu was not a proper party to the case as the position in question is one which falls under Article 88 of the Constitution.
‘Martin Amidu too old to be Special Prosecutor’
Dr. Ayine in his suit argued that by a true and proper interpretation of Articles 190(1)(d), 199(1), 199(4), and 295 of the 1992 Constitution, the retirement age of all holders of public offices created pursuant to Article 190 (1)(d) is sixty (60) years, anyhow not beyond sixty-five (65) years.
He further argued that by reason of Mr Amidu’s age (66 years at the time of his appointment), he is not qualified or eligible to be nominated as the Special Prosecutor under section 13(3) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2018 (Act 959).
Source: citinewsroom.com
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@paul,are you ok?
We needed a person that will be accepted by all and has the integrity to assume that office. Mr Martin Amidu is the man. The NDC is doing everything possible to take the man off because he speaks the truth. I know the office of the AG is capable of handling this case. Let me assure the NDC that Ghana will be the winner and Martin will do the work. They should also prepare to be in court once EC opens nomination for 2020 elections. John Mahama will be taking to court by all means for the court to determine his candidature and what he is enjoying as former president and once again a presidential candidate.