The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has waded into the ongoing controversy between the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, and the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, over corruption allegations made on social media.
Speaking on the Fundraising Manager of GII, Michael Boadi, called for a thorough and independent investigation into the matter.
He stressed that the Attorney General must avail himself for investigation to clear his name.
“This is a corruption-related allegation, and it must be treated seriously. The Attorney General should subject himself to investigation to protect the integrity of his office,” Mr. Boadi said.
He noted that institutions such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service have the mandate to probe such allegations.
“The OSP, CHRAJ, and CID can all investigate this matter. The Special Prosecutor is legally empowered to do so, but the AG must not act as a barrier to that process,” Mr. Boadi explained.
He further stressed the need for both parties—the AG and A Plus—to follow due process.
“It’s not just about defending personal reputation. This concerns the integrity of our governance systems. A Plus should formally report the matter to the appropriate investigative bodies, and the AG should allow the law to take its course,” he added.
Mr. Boadi criticized the idea of engaging in a public feud over such a serious matter.
“It is painful when someone tarnishes your image, but the solution is not to descend into the mud. The AG should clear his name through legal channels, not exchanges in the public,” he said.
The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has already dismissed the allegations made by A Plus, who accused him of manipulating the drafting and passage of the Sanitation and Pollution Levy in 2021 for personal gain while in opposition.
In response, Dr. Ayine said during a press briefing on April 30:
Mr. Boadi, however, insisted that “this is not just a personal issue. It’s a national concern, and both parties must use the right legal procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.”