Martin Amidu, the yet to be sworn in Special Prosecutor has revealed that his response to the vetting panel in Parliament on February 13, 2018, that some of his articles "were based on perceptions and opinions" was given to for a purpose.
Martin Amidu in his latest write up, suggests that the statement he made during his vetting "that his accusations of government officials as corrupt in his array of articles were based on perceptions and opinions" was said to protect his sources.
Portions of his latest article titled “Martin Amidu’s Parting thoughts as citizen vigilante†read
Before then I wish to say my response at my approval public hearing that some of my articles are based on my perceptions and opinions does not mean that they were not based on fact or reality. An in-depth acquaintance with the Philosophy and Methods of Research will show that perceptions and opinions need not be based on conjecture or non-facts or illusion. Those learned in research methods and intelligence know that my answers were intended for the protection of my sources and collection methods giving rise to the conclusions I arrived at in my several articles on corruption and abuse of power for private gain.
The Special Prosecutor nominee was severely condemned by the Minority in Parliament when he refused to provide evidence for tagging the erstwhile John Mahama-led government as corrupt in his series of articles.
Meanwhile, Parliament on February 20, 2018, approved Martin A.B.K Amidu as Ghana's first Special Prosecutor amidst several altercations from both sides of the house during the debate on the Appointment Committee's reports.Â
Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Ocquaye in the course of the debate rejected a request by NDC MP for Bolgatanga East constituency, Dr. Dominic Ayine to halt the parliamentary debate on the approval of Martin A.B.K Amidu as Ghana's first Special Prosecutor.
Quoting standing orders of parliament, Dr. Dominic Ayine requested that the speaker rules on whether the house can debate an issue which is being heard by the court.
"I humbly invite the speaker of Parliament, to make a determination in respect of the matter which is pending before the Supreme court on the qualification or eligibility of the nominee who is the subject matter of the report."
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