You won’t go scot-free – Asiedu Nketiah to corrupt officials

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has vowed to hold former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta accountable for alleged corruption during his tenure. In a viral video, Asiedu Nketia insisted that no official implicated in corruption would escape justice, regardless of their current whereabouts.

According to Asiedu Nketia, “Wherever Ken Ofori-Atta is hiding, they’d get him to answer questions on the cases of corruption against him. He will come. All of them, every crime they have committed, they would account.” This comes after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive in connection with ongoing corruption investigations.

The Minority in Parliament has opposed this description, calling it politically motivated and an attempt to tarnish Ofori-Atta’s reputation. However, Asiedu Nketia assured Ghanaians that the current administration remains committed to enforcing strict accountability measures, even among its members.

“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.

According to Article 35 (8) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, “The State shall take steps to eradicate corrupt practices and the abuse of power.”