President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his government remains fully committed to public accountability and the recovery of looted state resources, insisting that due process not complacency, guides the ongoing prosecutions.
Speaking at a media encounter at the Jubilee House, the President said Ghanaians should not mistake the pace of the legal process for inaction.
“What you are witnessing is not inaction. It is our steadfast adherence to due diligence, due process, and fairness in the pursuit of justice,” Mahama stressed.
“Yes, our insistence on doing things the right way may afford those who have looted this country some temporary relief. But let me be clear, it will not grant them permanent escape.”
Over 200 Cases Under Investigation
The President revealed that under Operation Recover All the Loots, more than 200 cases are currently under investigation, with about 80 individuals interrogated so far.
Several prosecutions, he said, are already in motion:
Republic v. Adu Boaheng and three others – witness statements submitted, trial commenced, and prosecution witnesses already cross-examined.
SkyTrain case – trial date secured after conclusion of preliminary matters.
National Service Authority case – charges drafted and set to be filed at the start of the new legal year against Osei Assibey, Eric Nyarko, and Gifty Oware.
National Cathedral case – awaiting a forensic audit from the Auditor-General before prosecutions proceed.
Republic v. Wontumi and Akonta Mining – charges drafted and ready for filing.
Exim Bank transactions – EOCO finalizing its report.
Buffer Stock and Drip Equipment cases – dockets under preparation.
AFCON, Mathematics Set, and about 20 other cases – currently under investigation.
“Let me be clear: every single case of corruption that needs to be investigated is being looked into, and once evidence is found to ground prosecution, that will happen, and happen swiftly,” Mahama assured.
Strengthening Anti-Corruption Systems
President Mahama also highlighted new institutional measures to curb corruption, including the launch of a Code of Conduct for Public Officials and the inauguration of a high-level working group to draft a new anti-corruption strategy.
“We are strengthening ethical governance and institutional coordination.
The scourge of corruption—and indeed of illegal mining—remains a priority of my administration,” he said.
