As part of his government’s commitment to accountability and the recovery of stolen state resources, President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that more than 200 instances involving corruption are under investigation.
He claimed that approximately 80 people had been questioned thus far, and that multiple cases were already pending in court.
“Over 200 cases are under active investigation, with about 80 people interrogated so far. Several prosecutions have begun, progressing steadily and remain firmly on course.” The president mentioned, at the Jubilee House in Accra last night when he addressed Journalists.
According to President Mahama, the alleged lag in apprehending those responsible for the theft or disbursement of state cash does not constitute a resigned battle against corruption under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) campaign. He asserted that it was a required dedication to justice, fairness, and the rule of law.
President Mahama declared that the government was committed to ensuring complete justice and rigorous adherence to due process.
To guarantee that the results of their legal proceedings would be fair and long-lasting, he said officials were constructing strong cases based on facts rather than rumors or speculation.
While the trial date for the SkyTrain case has been fixed, President Mahama announced that the Republic versus Adu Boahen and three others lawsuit had begun.
He revealed that charges had been prepared and will be brought in the National Service Authority case at the start of the new legal year, while the government was waiting for the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit before moving forward with the National Cathedral case.
President Mahama emphasized that the insistence on due process by his administration should not be interpreted as a lack of action.
The President emphasized that “yes, our insistence on doing things the right way may afford those who have looted this country some temporary relief, but let me be clear, it will not grant them permanent escape.”
He reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to restore integrity to public service by promising Ghanaians that any corruption case with adequate evidence will be handled “swiftly and firmly.”
At last night’s media meet, members of the country’s media community were crowded into the Jubilee House at Kanda in Accra.
An impressive collection of editors, senior journalists, and news anchors from different media outlets around the nation came together for the much awaited event, which got underway on time at 8:00 p.m., fostering a friendly but professional environment.
All of the journalists left it up to the audience to answer the questions, which were clear, straightforward, but contextualized, professional, and brave.
