Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has launched a scathing critique of his successor, Kissi Agyebeng, over comments made regarding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta—who has recently been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in connection with several corruption-related cases.
In a strongly-worded editorial cited by asaaseradio.com, Amidu condemned Agyebeng’s remarks about Ofori-Atta’s reported cancer diagnosis, describing them as insensitive and mocking the health condition of a sick individual.
Amidu, a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, did not mince words in expressing his disappointment. He warned Agyebeng against making what he called "derogatory remarks" about people struggling with illness.
To reinforce his point, Amidu recalled a past incident involving two justices—former Chief Justice I. K. Abban and Justice G. E. K. Aikins. According to Amidu, Justice Abban had previously made disparaging comments about Justice Aikins’ prostate cancer, only to later suffer the same condition and pass away shortly after stepping down from office under pressure.
“But let Kissi Agyebeng be told,” Amidu stated, “that former Chief Justice I. K. Abban made light of Mr. Justice G. E. K. Aikins’ prostate cancer with disparaging statements about him. Justice Abban... also developed prostate cancer and died twelve days after being blackmailed to voluntarily retire.”
The remarks by Agyebeng that drew Amidu’s ire were made on June 2, 2025, when he declared Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive for the second time. At that announcement, Agyebeng disclosed that Ofori-Atta, through his lawyers, had informed the OSP of his cancer diagnosis. However, Agyebeng expressed skepticism, suggesting that the illness could be a calculated excuse to evade justice.
Amidu found this attitude troubling, arguing that even if suspicions exist, public officials must refrain from trivializing or mocking someone’s medical condition. He stressed that ethical boundaries must be respected, particularly when dealing with health-related claims.
The escalating tension between Amidu and Agyebeng adds further complexity to the controversy surrounding Ofori-Atta, who faces multiple corruption allegations and is being pursued by the OSP for failing to respond to a summons.
While Agyebeng questions the credibility of Ofori-Atta’s medical excuse, Amidu insists that public officials—especially those in powerful institutions like the OSP—must uphold principles of professionalism, human dignity, and respect, even when handling suspects.
This is not the first public disagreement between the two men. Since Agyebeng’s appointment, Amidu has consistently voiced criticism of the direction and conduct of the Office of the Special Prosecutor under his successor’s leadership.
As the search for Ofori-Atta continues and debate over his medical condition intensifies, public attention remains fixed on how the OSP will navigate the intersection of justice, health claims, and public accountability in high-profile corruption cases.
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