The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has immediately instructed the Inspector General of Police, James Oppong Boanuh to provide the former Special Prosecutor 24 hour Police Protection.

The President in a statement issued by Head of Communications at the Presidency, Mr.Eugene Arhin said
“The attention of the Office of the President has been drawn to claims by Mr Martin Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, of threats made against his life since his resignation from office. The President has, thus, directed the Inspector General of Police to provide Mr Amidu immediately with 24 hour police protection.”

It added that “the former Special Prosecutor is also encouraged to assist the police with details of persons who have made these threats against his life, so that they can be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the country.”

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme