The Deputy National Youth Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Osman Ayariga, has vowed that officials implicated in corruption under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will face prosecution if the NPP is voted out in the December 7 elections.
His statement comes in the wake of multiple resignations by government appointees over allegations of corruption and misconduct.
Among those who have recently resigned are the former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana and the Board Chair of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB).
Mr Ayariga pointed out that these resignations do not absolve the individuals involved of accountability and promised legal action under an NDC government.
Speaking at the campaign launch for the Binduri constituency in the Upper East Region, Ayariga, who also heads the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative, stressed that the NDC is committed to recovering assets and prosecuting those who abused their office for personal gain.
He added that resigning from office will not shield anyone from facing justice, as the NDC will ensure that those who engage in corrupt activities are held accountable under the law.
“NPP knows they have lost the 2024 elections. Because of that, their corrupt officials have started resigning one after the other. Last two weeks, we heard the ECG boss has resigned.
“He said based on personal reasons. But after the 7th of January, we will know whether those reasons are personal or not personal. Just last week, the ADB board chairman, who was accused of corruption and bribery, also resigned.
“A thief is still a thief, whether you resign or not. So whether you resign today or resign on the 7th of January, you are still a chief.
“And we will come after them one by one. And to those still in government, the earlier you also resign to reduce your sentence, the better.
“If you don’t resign, and you wait until the 7th of December, and we waste resources and catch you, your sentencing will be more than those who have resigned. But a thief is still a thief”, he stated.
Source: myjoyonline.com
