Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of being uncomfortable with the government’s ongoing efforts to expose and recover assets linked to corruption during their administration.
His comments follow accusations by the NPP, which has described the Mahama administration’s ongoing anti-corruption drive as a state-sponsored witch hunt targeting former government officials.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Thursday, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said the NPP’s recent outbursts are a sign of panic, as they fear accountability under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative being implemented by the government.
“They are not happy that their misdeeds, corruption, and corrupt practices while in government are coming to light. They are unhappy that the Government of Ghana is implementing the Operation Recover All Loot, which is a policy we canvassed before the people of Ghana. Through that, we will be able to hold them to account,” he said.
According to him, the opposition’s criticism of the recovery exercise is driven by fear of exposure.
“They think that by holding them to account, they will be exposed for the people of Ghana to see that they were not trustworthy and that they abused the mandate and resources that were given to them. That is the only reason why they are saying the things they are saying,” he added.
The Minister maintained that the government’s actions are rooted in transparency and justice, not political retribution.
“It is difficult to understand how anyone can oppose a process that involves holding public officials to account,” he stressed.
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