Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has voiced his disappointment with the performance of the current Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, while commending former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu for his integrity and fairness. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Channel One News’ Hanson Agyemang on Tuesday, November 11, Mr. Blay praised Amidu for his impartiality in the fight against corruption, describing his resignation as a significant loss to the nation.
“When Martin Amidu was appointed, there were some raised eyebrows—even within our own NPP circles and at the cabinet level, there were debates about the decision. But one thing was clear: many of us agreed that he was a man of integrity, fair-minded, and not vindictive,” he stated.
Blay further noted that Amidu’s dedication to upholding the law was clear throughout his tenure. “When he was convinced about a case, he would pursue it, but always within the bounds of the law. We all agreed it was good to have a neutral person, even someone with a political history on the other side,” he added.
Mr. Blay also remarked that Amidu’s independence and bravery contributed to his effectiveness in the position. “As far as I could tell, he was performing admirably—even handling some very sensitive cases. He was not afraid to challenge the president when necessary. It was unfortunate when he resigned, and some of us regretted his departure.
He could have made a significant impact in that role,” he said. Regarding the current Special Prosecutor, Mr. Blay expressed disappointment with the outcomes thus far, especially considering the substantial financial resources provided to the Office.
“I am not entirely satisfied with the results of what is happening. I am not satisfied. A lot of money has been sent to that organisation. We have only heard quite a number of press conferences from him and chasing after schedules.
A lot of smoke and no fire,” he said. Despite his criticism, the former NPP chairman reaffirmed his belief in the relevance of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and called on the current administration to ensure that it delivers tangible outcomes.
Source: Juliana Odame Asare
