NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has downplayed the efforts of the Special Prosecutor in seeking justice for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. According to him, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is not as effective as it appears and will eventually become irrelevant.
Speaking on Radio Gold, Asiedu Nketia made it clear that he has never had faith in the OSP’s ability to fight corruption in Ghana. He believes the institution is only making noise for now, but with time, it will lose its momentum.
“I have been very consistent that the OSP won’t be beneficial to us as a country,” he stated. “You see that they are making noise, but with time it will just die out because the OSP will hit a snag.”
The NDC Chairman argues that Ghana’s fight against corruption remains weak because of the way prosecutions are handled. He pointed out that the Attorney General, who is responsible for legal prosecutions, is a political appointee. According to him, this arrangement does not allow for an independent and fair justice system.
His comments come at a time when the Special Prosecutor has declared Ken Ofori-Atta wanted, insisting that the former Finance Minister must answer corruption allegations against him.
However, Asiedu Nketia’s remarks suggest that he has little confidence in the OSP’s ability to see the case through.
His statement has sparked mixed reactions among Ghanaians. While some agree with his position that the OSP lacks the independence to be effective, others believe the office should be given time to prove itself. Many are also wondering whether the Special Prosecutor will respond to Asiedu Nketia’s claims or continue with his pursuit of Ken Ofori-Atta without paying attention to political criticisms.
Source: m.dailyadvent.com
