Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has promised to “treat crime as crime and nothing else”.
He was speaking during his swearing-in as Ghana’s first special Prosecutor.
Mr Amidu took the oath of office at an event held at the Flagstaff House on Friday, 23 February 2018. He will see to the investigation and prosecution of all corruption related cases.
Mr Amidu will also see to the establishment of structures and systems for a sustainable and effective running of the Office of the Special Prosecutor which was introduced by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in fulfillment of their campaign promise to tackle corruption in Ghana.
The Appointments Committee of Parliament approved the nomination of Mr Amidu as Special Prosecutor.
Only the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Suhuyini Alhassan Sayibu voted against Mr Amidu’s approval.
Mr Amidu was nominated by Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo and his nomination was accepted by President Akufo-Addo.
The former Attorney General was on Tuesday, 13 February 2018, vetted by the Appointments Committee of parliament.
Mr Amidu who was full of gratitude to the President and his Vice, expressed pledged to discharge his duties without bias.
