Legal expert Stephen Kwaku Asare, known widely as Kwaku Azar, rejects the idea that the case against Ken Ofori-Atta is political. The professor argues that politically driven prosecutions typically single out opponents. He points out that this situation involves several private actors and companies, not just the former finance minister. The charges from the Office of the Special Prosecutor center on corruption, abuse of office, and broken procurement rules tied to a contract with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited.
Azar made these comments on social media, stating that a political motive is not shown through press statements or foreign media interviews. He believes it is tested by a proper legal process. This counters claims from Ofori-Atta's international lawyer, Enayat Qasimi, who called the case a political move. Qasimi had criticized the INTERPOL Red Notice as unnecessary and issued with bad intent, noting his client was receiving medical treatment known to authorities.
The lawyer maintains Ofori-Atta will comply with Ghanaian law and answer for his ministerial actions. Azar's analysis suggests the case's broad scope and legal basis distinguish it from a simple witch hunt.
Azar made these comments on social media, stating that a political motive is not shown through press statements or foreign media interviews. He believes it is tested by a proper legal process. This counters claims from Ofori-Atta's international lawyer, Enayat Qasimi, who called the case a political move. Qasimi had criticized the INTERPOL Red Notice as unnecessary and issued with bad intent, noting his client was receiving medical treatment known to authorities.
The lawyer maintains Ofori-Atta will comply with Ghanaian law and answer for his ministerial actions. Azar's analysis suggests the case's broad scope and legal basis distinguish it from a simple witch hunt.
