Supreme Court adjourns case challenging Martin Amidu’s eligibility to May 13

The Supreme Court has adjourned the case challenging the eligibility of the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, to May 13.

The judges, who were expected to deliver judgement on Wednesday, adjourned the case moments after it was called.

They, however, did not give reasons for the adjournment.

The case challenging the Special Prosecutor’s eligibility was filed by a former Deputy Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, in February 2018.

Dr Ayine argued that Mr Amidu was ‘too old’ to hold any public office, and as such could not be the Special Prosecutor.

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In his writ, Dr. Ayine sought a declaration that per the interpretation of Articles 190(1)(d), 199(1), 199(4), and 295 of the 1992 Constitution, the retirement age of all holders of public offices was 60 years.

And therefore, Mr. Amidu was not qualified or eligible to be nominated as the Special Prosecutor.

In the course of the suit, the Supreme Court struck out Martin Amidu as a defendant in the case.

According to the court, Mr Amidu was not a proper party to the case as the position in question was one which fell under Article 88 of the constitution.

The Supreme Court said, per the constitution, the Attorney General was required to represent public officials sued as a result of their office.

Mr Amidu, who was not pleased with the turn of events, said he would have done a better job in defending himself.

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