President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accused opposition figures of orchestrating a politically motivated campaign to label his government, family, and himself as corrupt.
Speaking on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Annual Ghana Bar Association (GBA) Conference in Kumasi, President Akufo-Addo hinted that these accusations are a kind of payback for the corruption accusations made against the former John Mahama administration, which have led to criminal convictions and ongoing prosecutions.
“I am aware that there is a deliberate, politically motivated effort to portray my government, my family, and myself as corrupt,” President Akufo-Addo stated.
He explained that the current state of affairs was a response to the investigation and legal challenges the Mahama-led government was facing.
President Akufo-Addo responded to accusations from opposition leaders, who called him a “clearing agent,” by reiterating his commitment to upholding due process in the battle against corruption.
“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,” President said.
Additionally, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the commitment of his administration to preserving the rule of law and safeguarding human rights.
He described the government’s initiatives to uphold democratic principles and guarantee accountability on a national and worldwide level.
“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,” President Akufo-Addo added.
Source: newsthemegh.com