His comments come on the back of what he describes as attempts by some of the alleged NDC MPs to seek the intervention of President Akufo-Addo in the situation to overlook the issue. Some NDC MPs named as having collected double salaries as MPs and Ministers during their term in office under the erstwhile Mahama administration reportedly held talks with President Akufo-Addo to persuade him to intervene in the double salary scandal. Speaking on the issue on Accra-based CitiFM however, Mr. Amidu expressed worry over the development which he says is unfair and unjustifiable. That is not fair,” the former AG said.He continued: “The ordinary man going to jail is a human being like a Ghanaian. 18 of them were reportedly later called asked to disregard the invite by the CID.8 persons so far have been interrogated by the CID.

Source: GhanaWeb April 21, 2018 00:56 UTC