The Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, has denounced his recent prosecution as a calculated attempt to suppress his dissenting voice and intimidate him into submission.
He described the charges, which relate to an ambulance procurement deal, as baseless and politically motivated, aimed at tarnishing his reputation and silencing his criticism of government policies.
In a statement delivered on the Floor of Parliament on Monday, January 6, Ato Forson accused the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, of engaging in a campaign of “malicious prosecution.”
He asserted that the legal action was a deliberate effort to weaken his influence as a vocal opposition figure and a prominent critic of economic mismanagement.
Ato Forson pointed to the timing of the prosecution, which he believes was not coincidental. He argued that the charges were initiated during heated debates over the government’s controversial e-levy policy, a measure he vehemently opposed.
He claimed his resistance to the policy made him a prime target for political retribution.
“My recent prosecution, or rather persecution, was clearly intended to silence a dissenting voice and eliminate any opposition to the government’s economic mismanagement,” Ato Forson remarked. “The fact that this legal action coincided with the e-levy debate speaks volumes about its true intent.”
The Minority Leader further alleged that the Attorney General employed questionable methods to pursue the case, reflecting what he described as the regime’s desperation to suppress dissent. He criticised the government for exploiting state institutions to intimidate those who challenge its actions and policies.
Ato Forson reaffirmed his commitment to holding the government accountable despite these challenges.
He called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant against such tactics, which he believes undermine democracy and the rule of law.
Source: myjoyonline.com