Martin Amidu Slams Investigations into Ghana-AKSA Bribery Deal
Martin Amidu, a former Attorney General of Ghana, has expressed his skepticism over the ongoing investigations into the Ghana-AKSA bribery deal. The deal, which involves corruption and bribery of public officials during the John Mahama government between 2014 and 2017, has led to the conviction of Asante Kwaku Berko, the principal facilitator of the corruption transactions, by the United States District Court Eastern District of New York on August 6, 2026.
Investigations into AKSA Bribery Deal Criticized
According to Amidu, any investigation into the AKSA bribery deal will be an attempt to suppress the evidence and will not lead to any useful results. He claims that the investigation will be a "usual strategical ambiguous exercise" in the government's psychological operations to divert public attention. Amidu believes that the government is trying to equalize the corruption transaction involving AKSA under both the Mahama and Akufo-Addo governments.
The Case Against AKSA
The AKSA bribery deal, which involved the bribery and corruption of public officials, was consummated between 2014 and 2017. Asante Berko, the principal facilitator of the corruption transactions, resigned from Goldman Sachs in December 2016 to enable investigations into his conduct. The US District Court Eastern District of New York convicted Berko on August 6, 2026. Amidu believes that the government is trying to mix the two cases, the AKSA bribery deal under the Mahama government and the continued bribery and corruption under the Akufo-Addo government.
Calls for Impartial Investigation
Despite Amidu's skepticism, there are calls from the public for an impartial investigation into the AKSA bribery deal. Well-meaning and seemingly non-partisan members of the public have demanded that the government act swiftly and decisively to ensure that the matter is nipped in the bud. Amidu believes that the calls for an investigation are a "perfect storm" to nip corruption at its most fertile center, ministries and parliament.
Conclusion
The ongoing investigations into the AKSA bribery deal have been criticized by Martin Amidu, a former Attorney General of Ghana. Amidu believes that the investigation will be a "usual strategical ambiguous exercise" in the government's psychological operations to divert public attention. The case against AKSA involves corruption and bribery of public officials during the John Mahama government between 2014 and 2017, and the conviction of Asante Kwaku Berko by the United States District Court Eastern District of New York on August 6, 2026. The calls for an impartial investigation into the AKSA bribery deal are ongoing, but Amidu's skepticism remains a significant concern.
Source: Joy Online
