Governance expert Dr. Frederick Oduro
Governance expert Dr. Frederick Oduro has called for an end to politically motivated accusations in Ghana, urging stakeholders to focus on prosecuting individuals who commit crimes against the state and recovering misappropriated resources.
In an interview on Starr FM, Dr. Oduro emphasised the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating that Ghana is a country governed by laws, not politics.
He expressed concern that politicking often clouds judgment, leading to scepticism about accusations made by political parties.
Dr. Oduro believes that accusations made by political parties are often driven by politics rather than a genuine desire for justice.
He noted that political parties often fail to prosecute individuals who commit crimes against the state when they are in power.
Dr. Oduro emphasised the need to focus on the rule of law rather than politicising issues.
He also highlighted the role of the Presidential Transition Act of 2020 in ensuring a smooth transfer of power between administrations.
The Act outlines the responsibilities of the transition team, which include ensuring national security for the president-elect, facilitating salary allowances and retirement benefits for outgoing officials, and overseeing the inauguration of the new president.
“We are a country of the rule of law, and sometimes, in the heat of politics, so much is said. I am not interested in politicking with corruption; I am interested in prosecuting people who take political power and commit crimes against the state. So, the politicking should stop and let us do intensive prosecution and, most importantly, work towards recovery of the loot some of these people have made from the state”, he stated.
“Sometimes the politicking cloud our judgment. So much is said, and my worry is that all the parties, when they are in opposition, make all sorts of allegations, but when they are in power, they hardly ever prosecute those criminals, so I am very sceptical about some accusations”.
