The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to dealing decisively with former appointees implicated in corruption.
According to him, former officials of the Akufo-Addo administration, including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, will not escape investigations.
The comment from General Mosquito, as he is popularly known, came in response to the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) declaration that Mr. Ofori-Atta is wanted and a fugitive.
In a video circulating on social media, Mr. Nketiah vowed that the NDC government will go to any length to bring former President Akufo-Addo’s cousin to face the law.
“Wherever Ken Ofori-Atta is hiding, we will find him by all means. He must avail himself for questioning on multiple cases. All former officials implicated in corruption will be compelled to face the law,” he asserted.
He emphasized that the government will enforce strict accountability measures, even within its own ranks, to ensure nobody escapes justice if found guilty of corruption.
“We will tighten the noose on accountability, and even elements within this government who engage in corrupt activities will not go scot-free,” he added.
Meanwhile, as a starting point for the Mahama-led administration, the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee has compiled complaints of 2,417 suspected corruption cases, which are currently being scrutinised by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, for investigation and possible prosecution.
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