Akufo-Addo orders Frema Opare to pay Martin Amidu’s two-year salaries

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that all salaries owed out-gone Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu since his assumption of office are paid in accordance with the law.

This was contained in a statement from the Office of the President to accept Mr. Martin Amidu’s resignation from the office.

Nana Akufo-Addo’s order to the Chief of Staff, Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, indicated that “The President has directed me to ensure that all emoluments and benefits due you under law are paid to you accordingly.”

Meanwhile, another statement from the Communications Directorate of the Presidency also indicated that a “detailed response” will be given shortly.

“President Akufo-Addo has also taken due note of the other matters raised by the Special Prosecutor in his letter of resignation, and the presidency will issue a detailed response to them shortly.”

“The President has directed the Chief of Staff to contact Mr. Martin Amidu to resolve all outstanding matters consequent upon his resignation”.

Martin Amidu resigned from his position as Special Prosecutor on Monday November 16, 2020 citing the President’s interference with the independence of his office in the Agyapa Royalties issue and other relating matters.

The former Special Prosecutor also alleged that he and his Deputy had not been paid their emoluments since they were appointed some two years ago.