The government has officially dropped all criminal charges against former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and the party’s Communications Officer, Anthony Kwaku Boahen.
The announcement was made by Attorney-General Dominic Ayine, marking the end of legal proceedings that began in December 2019.
The two had been on trial over a leaked audio recording in which Ofosu Ampofo was allegedly heard discussing plans to incite unrest and blame it on the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The controversial recording allegedly outlined plans involving kidnappings, arson, and verbal attacks on key public figures, including the National Peace Council Chairman, Prof. Emmanuel Asante, and Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa.
Both men had been facing charges of conspiracy to cause harm and conspiracy to assault a public officer, with Ofosu Ampofo additionally accused of assaulting a public officer.
Throughout the trial, they maintained their innocence, with their legal teams arguing that the recording was taken out of context and did not constitute criminal intent.
With the state’s decision to discontinue the case, the high-profile matter has now been brought to a close.
Supporters of Ofosu Ampofo and Boahen have also expressed relief, maintaining that the charges were an attempt to intimidate opposition figures.
The Attorney-General’s office has not provided further details on the reasons for dropping the charges, but the decision effectively clears both men of all legal consequences related to the case.
