Attorney General not under pressure to prosecute former appointees - Press Secretary
Benjamin Alpha Aidoo, Press Secretary to the Attorney General's Office, said the office is not under undue pressure to prosecute former government officials, but is rather carrying out a constitutional duty. He explained this while speaking on Adom TV's Badwam. According to Mr. Aidoo, "There is a legitimate expectation from the public, but the Attorney General's work is not about responding to pressure. It is about responsibility and due process."
Mr. Aidoo noted that many past and current cases often attract public interest, especially those involving allegations of corruption or misconduct against government officials. He said the legal system requires time for proper investigations and the preparation of dockets before cases proceed to court. He clarified that the Attorney General operates under a constitutional mandate but is guided by evidence and legal conviction rather than external pressure or political expectations. He said prosecutorial decisions are ultimately based on legal merit, not public sentiment.
Mr. Aidoo said that while the public may demand swift action on high-profile cases, the integrity of the justice system depends on careful investigation and strict adherence to due process. He stressed that rushing the process could weaken justice delivery. He said the Attorney General must have prosecutorial conviction before going to court.
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The Attorney General's office is facing public expectations regarding the prosecution of former government officials - raising questions about the balance between public demand and legal due process. The Press Secretary emphasizes the need for thorough investigations, hinting at the complexities involved.
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