President Akufo-Addo declared that his administration has taken the most serious initiatives in combating corruption in Ghana’s history since independence.
According to the President, the NPP government has taken the most daring actions against corruption, taking pragmatic measures that no government has ever taken to fight the social scourge.
Addressing the gathering at the 2023 Ghana Bar Conference at the University of Cape Coast on Monday, Akufo-Addo disclosed that he has not cleared any of his appointees accused of corruption or corruption-related cases.
“I accept to speak here in order to take advantage to once again place my government’s record on corruption for public scrutiny.
“It will show that my government has taken arguably the boldest decision since Ghana attained independence nearly 66 years ago to reform and strengthen institutions to tackle corruption in the public sector.”
However, President Akufo-Addo further said that it is not his mandate to convict or clear anyone accused of corruption.
“Charity begins at home, and that is why so far any allegations leveled against any of my appointees have been investigated by independent bodies such as CHRAJ, the CID, and in some cases by parliament itself.
“It is not my job to clear or convict any person accused of wrongdoing or engaging in acts of corruption. That is the job of the courts and the law enforcement agencies.”
Akufo-Addo assured the public that he will continue to fight the social canker and ensure that corruption is made unattractive for anyone within and outside government.
Story by Lawrence Odoom
