The Minority in Parliament has issued a strong warning to the Attorney-General (AG), indicating their intent to pursue legal action should he fail to reverse his decision to discontinue the criminal prosecution of former UniBank CEO Dr. Kwabena Duffuor and six others.

The case, which involves allegations of the misappropriation of GHS 5.7 billion in depositors’ funds, was recently withdrawn by the A-G’s office, citing the recovery of approximately 60% of the losses as the rationale.

However, the Minority has raised serious objections, questioning both the legality and transparency of the decision.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Minority demanded concrete evidence to support the claim that 60% of the lost funds had been recovered.

They further insisted that such a significant case of alleged financial misconduct must not be swept aside without due process and judicial oversight.

“The law requires either a conviction or restitution approved by the courts.

Allowing suspects to walk free without a clear legal conclusion sets a dangerous precedent,” the statement said.

The Minority also raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest, pointing to reports that the Attorney-General may have previously acted as legal counsel for some of the accused persons.

They argued that such a connection, if confirmed, would seriously undermine the integrity of the decision and the office of the A-G.

To that end, the group has called on Parliament’s Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee to summon the Attorney-General to provide a detailed explanation of the move.

They have also urged the Ghana Bar Association to investigate the matter and determine whether the A-G acted ethically and within the bounds of professional conduct.

“If the Attorney-General fails to reverse this decision in the coming days, we will be left with no choice but to seek legal redress through the courts,” the Minority stated, emphasising their commitment to safeguarding public funds and upholding accountability.

They stressed that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done, especially in cases involving substantial public interest and the financial system’s integrity.