Flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC), John Dramani Mahama has asked President Akufo-Addo to quit the habit of shielding his corrupt appointees implicated in alleged scandals.
In a Press statement to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day, former president Mahama intimated If we are to win the fight against corruption, Government must stop making excuses as a coverup for the increasing cases of corruption.
“President Akufo-Addo’s practice of “clearing” corrupt appointees and hampering investigations must stop.”
He added:”the anti-corruption fight will become a major instrument for the achievement of the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
His comment comes on the heels of recent findings in Afrobarometer report. The Afrobarometer team in Ghana, led by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) reported that more than half of Ghanaians say the level of corruption in the country has increased and government is doing a poor job in fighting it.
Approval ratings for the government’s anti-corruption efforts have declined sharply, adding that GHC 9.6 billion has been lost from the public purse as a result of corrupt practices in the country since 2017.
Below is the full statement by Mahama
On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day, let us make a determined commitment to take action, lead the change and be the change in our country’s fight against corruption and nepotism.
Fighting corruption requires genuine and collective efforts, particularly from political leaders. As we have demonstrated in the past, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will make no excuses in this fight.
Sadly, recent surveys are confirming that we are losing the fight against corruption. This is a worry to majority of Ghanaians.
We shall protect the rights of our people to expose corruption and undertake to investigate credible allegations that come to our attention.
No journalist will be killed, live in fear or flee the country because of their investigative reporting.
We will strengthen and make the anti-corruption agencies work without fear or favour.
If we are to win the fight against corruption, Government must stop making excuses as a coverup for the increasing cases of corruption. President Akufo-Addo’s practice of “clearing” corrupt appointees and hampering investigations must stop.
As we work together towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the anti-corruption fight will become a major instrument for the achievement of our objectives.
Let us take a decisive stand against corruption and nepotism.
I invite all Ghanaians to stand #unitedagainstcorruption.
#JohnMahama
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Hahahahaaaaaa. I am sure the nkonfem have come back from BF that is why this Incompetent-in-Chief ex-Prez is talking about corruption. His corruption stems for Burkina Faso and descends into Ghana. fence around Ghana Mission in Burkina Faso, Ford Expedition from Kanazoe from Burkina Faso and all our Akonfem in Ghana flying to Burkina to feed and to breed. Welcome back from Burkina with corruption and incompetence Mr. J. D. Kanazoe Mahama.
Please spear us our ears so that we can vote for Nana in 2020. Hypocrite.
Hypocrate Mahama.... What did you do in SADA, GYEDA, double salary, Kanazoe ford bribe issues? This bribe taker Mahama is annoying.
hahahahahaha. listen to who is talking
JOHN TELL THEM THE TRUTH. THEY THINK WE ARE NOT WATCHING ALL THAT IS GOING ON.. VERY SOON THE VOICES OF THE SILENT MAJORITY WILL BE HEARD. THEY CAN CONTINUE TO ACUSE THE WRONG PEOPLE ALL THE TIME THINKING ALOUD FOR THEMSELVES THAT NO ONE IS WATCHING THEM.
Trotro mate shouting; Brazil-Asylum Down, Brazil-Asylum Down. When we arrive in Ghana, cry small to win public sympathy. Later you will be hidden at the seat of Government. That's all.
DOES MAHAMA HAVE THE GUTS TO TALK ABOUT CORRUPTION. OOOOH WHERE IS THE FORD BRIBE YOU TOOK FROM KANZOE? YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THE GYEEDA, SUBAH, BUS BRANDING, WAYOMES QUESTIONABLE JUDGEMENT DEBT'S WHICH YOUR GOVERNMENT PAID, ISOFOTON ETC. WE WOULD PLAY BACK WHAT ALL YOUR CONTESTING PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS SAID ABOUT YOU. WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN OOOOOOOOO.
During your time, corruption was so lucrative that, a Supreme Court Judge described you and your government as a 'CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE' Brigade. This is now part of the records in our judicial system. Are you not ashamed by this mantra?
DO YOU THINK NANA ADDO IS LIKE YOU J MAHAMA, SHIELDING YOUR MINISTERS IN YOUR GOVERNANCE, HAHA, MR MAHAMA DO YOU REMEMBERED AFRIYIE ANKRAH WHEN HE WAS SPORTS MINISTER THAT FOUND HIM GUILT, AND YOU J MAHAMA RESHUFFLED HIM TO YOUR SIDE AT JUBILEE HOUSE (THEN FLAG STAR HOUSE). PLEASE MR MAHAMA GIVES A BREAK, GHANAIANS ARE NOT FORGETFUL AS YOU CLAIMED BEFORE.
John Mahama talking against corruption?, abeg make I pass jo. When did he find his voice.I laugh saa enter Ford Expedition.