The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to arrest and prosecute former government appointees implicated in corruption and related offences.
This declaration comes in response to calls from the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, to avoid public commentary and instead proceed with legal action if he has sufficient evidence.
Speaking to Accra-based Starr FM, the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Foyo Gbande, stressed that the Mahama-led government will ensure accountability for those accused of corruption.
“Within the framework of the law, individuals involved in corruption must be arrested, properly investigated, and prosecuted. Ghanaians have demanded accountability, and it is the duty of the government to ensure that those suspected of wrongdoing face justice,” he stated.
He also defended the Attorney General’s role in providing public updates, arguing that transparency does not interfere with due process.
“Some people in opposition fail to take responsibility and do not understand their roles. Just because Akufo-Addo is no longer President, they feel the need to make noise about everything. But let me be clear: if Richard Ahiagba or anyone else is found culpable of criminal activities in the future, no amount of press conferences will shield them from lawful investigations,” Gbande added.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
