In a bold declaration, National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia reaffirmed the party’s commitment to holding officials of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration accountable for alleged corruption. This promise, made during the 2024 election campaign, has been reiterated by Asiedu Nketia, sending a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated.
Speaking in Somanya, Eastern Region, Asiedu Nketia emphasized that the next NDC government will actively pursue accountability from current government appointees and officials of the ruling NPP. He vowed to investigate and prosecute corrupt officials, stating, “If you are a thief or a criminal, the alternative should indeed be scary. Under our government, no corrupt individual will go unpunished” ¹.
Asiedu Nketia specifically addressed the case of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). He assured that Ofori-Atta will be found and held accountable for his actions, saying, “Wherever Ken Ofori-Atta is hiding, we will find him by all means. He must avail himself for questioning on multiple cases.”
The NDC government plans to impose strict accountability measures, ensuring that no official, past or present, found guilty of corruption escapes justice. Asiedu Nketia’s statements were made during a five-day tour of 15 constituencies in the Eastern Region, as the NDC gears up for the upcoming election. With this promise, the NDC aims to restore transparency and accountability in governance, safeguarding the rights and interests of Ghanaians.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
