Agyapa Deal: Martin Amidu’s report  commendable, it enhances principles of good governance – Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded the Special Prosecutor Mr. Martin A.B.K Amidu for his detailed report on the Agyapa Minerals Royalties Agreement.

According to President Nana Akufo-Addo the Special Prosecutor has exercised his discretion, in this regard, in undertaking this exercise, and considers it as an important step in enhancing the principles of good governance in the country.

The President’s commendation was in connection with a report he received from the Office of the Special Prosecutor on the Risk of Corruption and Anti-Corruption Assessment in relation to the Gold Royalties monetization Transaction, under the Minerals Income Investment Act 2018 (ACt 978), In which the Finance Minister was copied.

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In a press statement issued by the
Director of Communications at the Jubilee House, Eugene Arhim, noted that, the President has also asked the Finance Minister, Ken ofori-Atta, for his comments, which were contained in a confidential Memorandum to the President, and which the President has authorised to be made public to contribute to the national discourse on this matter.

The President takes note of the conclusion of the Special Prosecutor, which states:
“It is the expectation that the analysis of the risk of corruption and anti-corruption assessment of the Agyapa Royalties Limited Agreements will guide policy decisions on this transaction, and be seen more in the terms of the vision that informed the establishment of this office and not be used for political point scoring.”

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“In  this light, President Akufo-Addo wonders whether, in the current, understandably highly-charged political atmosphere in the country, debate on the matter should take place before the elections. It is his view that the national interest would be better served for the parliamentary proceedings on this matter to take place either after the elections or in the next Parliament.”

Read below the President’s full reaction on the special prosecutor’s report. 

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SOURCE: Coverggana.com.gh