The Member of Parliament for Abirem, Charles Owiredu, has raised concerns over the decision by the Mahama-led administration to discontinue a financial crime case against former Finance Minister, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, and seven others as per reports from ModernGhana.
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, revealed that charges related to alleged financial misconduct in the collapse of uniBank had been dropped.
According to the state, the move was informed by the recovery of approximately 60% of the alleged financial loss.
This development forms part of the Mahama government’s anti-corruption campaign known as Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), aimed at reclaiming state funds lost through corruption and financial crime.
However, critics say the initiative could inadvertently encourage wrongdoing by allowing individuals to evade full accountability.
Owiredu, in a social media post, questioned the rationale behind settling for partial recovery when Dr. Duffuor was reportedly prepared to repay the entire sum.
“The Mahama govt is making crime profitable in Ghana. How do you justify the recovery of 60% when Dr. Duffuor himself was ready to pay the 100%?” he stated.
Legal expert and social commentator Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Prof. Azar, echoed similar sentiments, warning that such actions may embolden financial crimes.
He argued that settling without conviction sends a dangerous message that one can “loot, negotiate, refund a fraction, walk free.”