President Akufo-Addo has stated that the opposition party is deliberately attempting to portray his government, his family, and himself as corrupt for political reasons.
According to him, this is a form of retaliation for the corruption allegations made against members of the John Mahama administration, some of which have resulted in criminal convictions, while others are still facing prosecution.
He emphasised that, despite thorough investigations by credible public institutions, the allegations of misconduct against his government, his family, and himself have been proven to be unfounded.
Speaking at the Annual Ghana Bar Association Conference in Kumasi on Monday, September 9, President Akufo-Addo said, “I am aware that there is a deliberate, politically motivated effort to [Portray] my government, my family, and myself as corrupt. I suspect it is payback for the damaging allegation of corruption levelled against the Mahama administration.
“The leader of the opposition, the perennial NDC presidential candidate, continues to describe me as a ‘clearing agent.’ It is important that I reiterate that I will not, under any circumstance, abandon the course of due process in the fight against corruption. Be that as it may, in any event, I will leave it to the judgment of the Ghanaian public to decide whether it is preferable to be a ‘clearing agent’ or a government official one’.”
He stated that his party’s commitment to the rule of law has been clear in their approach to law enforcement.
President Akufo-Addo emphasised that the government has made efforts to ensure that security agencies operate effectively.
He stated that widespread human rights abuses of the past have no place in a democratic Ghana.
“We have established mechanisms to ensure that those who abuse their power are held accountable. In the international arena, we have sought to uphold the rule of law and champion democratic values. Ghana’s voice has been strong in defending international law and human rights and advocating for democracy on the global stage.”
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