Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South, Dr Clement Apaak is vouching for the competence of former President, John Mahama in the fight against corruption.
According to the legislator, Mr Mahama holds his own in this area in comparison to the various Presidents in the Fourth Republic.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, he clarified that there are works by the former President to butress to it.
Dr Apaak said, “I know that when it comes to the record of fighting corruption in the history of the 4th Republic, clearly the Mills-Mahama administration and the Mahama-Amissah-Arthur stands tall, because I was there and it was part of my responsibility, working with the late Daniel Batidam.”
“We were in charge of the portfolio that had to do with good governance and the fight against corruption. So I know what I am talking about.”
He eventually cited some examples, which included the Abuga Pele scandal and the investigation in which he claims the former President ordered the BNI to uncover a GH¢7.9 million rot at the National Service Scheme, for which people were prosecuted.
“Compare that to this current government and president, tell me one alleged act of corruption that has been investigated where sitting government appointees had been held accountable,” he asked the host, Benjamin Akakpo.
The Builsa South MP’s comment comes on the back of some promises that were made by Mr Mahama during his NDC flagbearership campaign launch on Thursday, March 2, which included his preparedness to fight corruption under his governance.
During his speech, Mr Mahama stated that he was aware of some of the dubious activities he says were being perpetrated by the ruling government
He promised that, should he assume power in government, his outfit would conduct various probes that would lead to the prosecution of all found culpable of graft.
The former President added that these investigations would encapsulate the manner in which public funds are expended, with a focus on Covid-19 expenditure.
“I promise Ghanaians that we shall investigate how public funds have been expended and this includes the Covid-19 audit and the finding from Auditor-General’s report over the years,” the former President said.
Source:Fiilafmonlone/JoyNews
