The National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to holding officials from the previous administration accountable for alleged corruption. His comments highlight the NDC government’s firm stance on accountability, which is a key campaign promise leading up to the 2024 elections.
In a video circulating on social media and sighted by Citinewsroom on Sunday, February 16, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah declared that former officials of the Akufo-Addo administration, including ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, will not evade scrutiny. “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 further emphasized that the government will implement strict accountability measures, even for its own officials, ensuring that no one—whether past or present—escapes justice if found guilty of corruption. “We will tighten the noose on accountability, and any elements within this government who engage in corrupt activities will not go unpunished,” he added.
Critics watch closely to see how these promises of accountability and anti-corruption enforcement unfold under the NDC government as already 2,417 complaints of suspected corruption have been submitted to the Attorney General for investigations. The complaints, which were gathered from the public in response to the Operation Recover All Loot(ORAL) call for the public to report suspected corruption cases, were officially handed over to the president at the Jubilee House.
By: Jonathan Adjei