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Mercy360 Blog of Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Source: Mercy Mensah
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the spokesperson for President-elect John Mahama’s transition team, has responded to concerns raised by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader, regarding the funding of the anti-corruption committee.
Afenyo-Markin had questioned the source of funding for the committee, suggesting that it could be privately funded, which could lead to corruption. However, Kwakye Ofosu has clarified that the committee will not require any funding to operate.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, the committee members have agreed to provide their services pro-bono, meaning they will not receive any payment for their work. This, he explained, eliminates the need for funding.
The anti-corruption committee is a five-member team chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu. The committee’s mandate is to collect and investigate corruption cases, which will then be handed over to the relevant authorities for further examination and prosecution.
Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that the committee is non-partisan and that its members have a track record of fighting corruption. He assured that the committee will work independently and without any external influence.
Afenyo-Markin’s concerns about the committee’s funding were likely driven by the fact that the committee’s work could potentially implicate members of the current government. However, Kwakye Ofosu’s clarification has helped to alleviate these concerns.
The anti-corruption committee’s work is expected to be a key aspect of President-elect Mahama’s administration. The committee’s independence and non-partisan nature are seen as crucial in helping to root out corruption in Ghana.
In conclusion, Kwakye Ofosu’s response to Afenyo-Markin’s concerns has helped to clarify the funding arrangements for the anti-corruption committee. With the committee’s work expected to begin soon, Ghanaians will be watching closely to see how effective it will be in tackling corruption.