In a strongly worded assessment, the Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has accused President John Dramani Mahama’s administration of using prosecutorial discretion as a political tool.
The civic group expressed grave concern over a series of nolle prosequi entries by the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, in high-profile corruption and financial loss cases.
These include the controversial ambulance procurement case involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and the SSNIT software scandal.
“The selective abandonment of these cases… sends a dangerous signal of executive interference and political bias,” CDM stated.
The organization believes this move undermines constitutionalism and erodes public trust in Ghana’s justice system.
CDM cited Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution, emphasizing that discretionary power must not be exercised arbitrarily.
CDM also condemned what it called “political witch-hunting” of public servants perceived to be loyal to the previous government, citing dismissals in the Ashanti and Eastern regions.
“Democratic governance is not only about election victories but how power is exercised thereafter,” the statement read.
Additionally, the group sounded alarms over attempts to remove the Chief Justice, viewing it as an assault on judicial independence.
“The judiciary must not be intimidated or manipulated by executive ambition,” CDM warned.
CDM urged President Mahama to “distance himself from actions interpreted as executive interference” and called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending the Constitution.
