Alhaji Saani, a former Second Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has taken a strong swipe at Martin Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, over his recent criticism of President John Dramani Mahama.
According to Ghana Web, Saani accused Amidu of being driven by bitterness and envy, suggesting that his harsh words against Mahama stem from his own failures while serving in the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration.
Speaking on Okay FM on March 2, 2025, Saani questioned Amidu’s performance as Special Prosecutor, arguing that despite being given the opportunity to tackle corruption, he failed to produce any significant results.
“Martin Amidu is speaking out of bitterness. They appointed him as Attorney General, and he lost most of his cases. Akufo-Addo later made him a Special Prosecutor, yet he failed to achieve anything,” Saani said.
He further criticized Amidu’s attacks on Mahama’s assessment of Ghana’s economic challenges, labeling them as unwarranted and driven by personal grievances.
Amidu had earlier dismissed Mahama’s statement that “Ghana is a crime scene” under the Akufo-Addo government, describing it as a “worn-out excuse.”
He also urged Mahama to focus on delivering economic solutions rather than blaming his predecessors.
However, Saani insisted that Amidu’s failure to make an impact during his tenure disqualified him from making such harsh judgments. “This kind of negative criticism will not be tolerated,” he added.