We’ll pursue former appointees for looted state funds — Asiedu Nketiah
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has said the government will persist in probing former public officials accused of looting state resources.
He said the NDC government believed in accountability and transparency and would not shield any individual, including the current administration, found to have embezzled state funds.
Mr Nketiah was speaking at Jinijini in the Berekum West District in the Bono Region during his two-day "thank-you" tour of the region.
Accountability
“Any previous government official who dipped his or her hands into the public purse will be made to vomit it. Ghana’s resources belong to the people, and we will protect them," he said.
"While we're working hard to restore the collapsed economy we inherited, we will demand accountability from the former government officials. We will not allow individuals who dip their hands in state funds to go unpunished.
Mr Nketiah gave a strong warning to the current government officials to stay away from stealing state funds or corruption, emphasising that "whoever steals state funds will be made to vomit it."
According to him, accountability remained a cornerstone of the NDC’s governance philosophy, and "those who looted public resources would be forced to refund every pesewa to the state".
Mr Nketiah explained that if the government were not strict on corruption and its related issues, it would be difficult to develop the country.
"For this reason, the government will ensure the previous administration accounts fully to Ghanaians," he said.
Mr Nketiah assured Ghanaians that the government would be transparent, accountable and ensure proper management and utilisation of state resources.
Deliver, focus
He added that the government would work diligently and responsibly to deliver on its mandate without excuses or unnecessary complaints.
"The government would not complain about the mismanagement of the economy by the previous government. We were aware of the collapsed economy and would work to restore it," he said.
Mr Nketiah said the government was focused on effective governance, discipline and a results-driven approach to improving the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.
He reiterated the party’s resolve to honour the campaign promises made to the people of Ghana.
Mr Nketiah explained that fulfilling the campaign pledges was essential not only for national development but also for sustaining public trust and retaining the party in government.
“Our commitment to the people of Ghana is non-negotiable. We made promises, and we will keep them to strengthen democracy and ensure continued confidence in the NDC," he said.
On the thank-you tour, Mr Nketiah said it was part of the party’s nationwide engagement with supporters, stakeholders and the electorate to express gratitude for their support during the 2024 general election, while also gathering their concerns and challenges.
Victory
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, said it took the NDC 24 years to win the Berekum West and Berekum East seats.
He attributed the victory to the hard work of the party, especially Mr Nketiah, who he said had constantly supported them with resources during the campaigns.
Mr Kyere-Duah thanked the electorate for voting for the party and pledged the NDC government's commitment to developing the area to retain the seat in the 2028 election.
He urged the government to invest in solar-powered irrigation systems to revive tomato production in the area.
Mr Kyere-Duah said he had identified 17 low-lying areas suitable for solar-powered irrigation and underscored the need for the government to install them to increase the cultivation of the commodity.
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