Court adjourns case challenging ‘too old’ Amidu’s eligibility as SP to May 13

The Supreme Court has adjourned its ruling on the eligibility of Mr Martin Amidu as Special Prosecutor.

The decision, which was expected to be delivered today, Wednesday, 29 April 2020, was rescheduled to 13 May 2020.

Opposition Member of Parliament for Bolga East, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, filed a suit at the Supreme Court against the nomination of Mr Amidu by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as Special Prosecutor.

The suit was filed through his lawyer Mr Tony Lithur.

According to Dr Ayine, Mr Amidu does not constitutionally qualify in terms of his age since he was 66 years at the time of his appointment, which far exceeds the constitutionally mandatory retirement age of 60.

To Dr Ayine, even though a person occupying a public office could have his tenure extended until he is 65 years old, Mr Amidu as at the time of his appointment was 66 years and so cannot occupy that position.

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