NANA OTU DARKO QUESTIONS NPP'S MORAL AUTHORITY TO CRITICISE MAHAMA GOVERNMENT, RECALLS ALLEGED CORRUPTION SCANDALS UNDER FORMER ADMINISTRATION

NANA OTU DARKO QUESTIONS NPP'S MORAL AUTHORITY TO CRITICISE MAHAMA GOVERNMENT, RECALLS ALLEGED CORRUPTION SCANDALS UNDER FORMER ADMINISTRATION

Nana Otu Darko, NDC's Deputy National Communications Officer Hopeful, has questioned what he describes as the moral authority of leading figures within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to position themselves as champions of accountability while criticising the John Dramani Mahama-led government.

In a strongly worded Facebook post, Nana Otu Darko expressed frustration over what he considers the selective application of accountability and the apparent double standards exhibited by some opposition figures in their public commentary on governance and national expenditure.

He argued that Ghana's fight against corruption must not be reduced to political convenience, where individuals who previously served in government or are associated with controversial public expenditure suddenly assume the posture of moral authorities without addressing questions surrounding their own political administration.

                                                                                  QUESTIONABLE MORAL HIGH GROUND AND SELECTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY

Nana Otu Darko took particular exception to criticisms directed at the government's expenditure on the evacuation of Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

He questioned the apparent contradiction between those criticising the government's evacuation expenditure and the controversies surrounding expenditure on the funeral arrangements for George Floyd, which he referenced in his Facebook post.

According to him, public accountability must be consistent, impartial and devoid of political hypocrisy.

He maintained that it is unacceptable for political actors to demand transparency from the current administration while conveniently overlooking questions about expenditure and controversies associated with their own period in office.

                                                                                         NPP-ERA SCANDALS MUST NOT BE SWEPT UNDER THE CARPET

In his post, Nana Otu Darko recalled several controversies and scandals associated with the previous NPP administration, which he believes deserve sustained public attention and appropriate institutional scrutiny.

Among the issues he highlighted were:

The Power Distribution Services (PDS) controversy.

The National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal.

The Australian visa fraud controversy.

The Cash-for-Seats controversy.

The proposed Sky Train project.

The All Africa Games expenditure controversy.

The Pwalugu Dam project and the reported US$12 million expenditure.

The National Cathedral project and the reported US$97 million expenditure.

The economic consequences of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), which he argues caused significant financial hardship for thousands of Ghanaians.

He stressed that these matters should not disappear from the national conversation simply because political power has changed hands.

For Nana Otu Darko, the demand for accountability must extend beyond political propaganda and social media exchanges to credible investigations, transparent prosecutions and the recovery of any public funds found to have been unlawfully acquired.

                                                                                                   DELAYED JUSTICE MUST NOT BECOME DENIED JUSTICE

The NDC Deputy National Communications Officer Hopeful further expressed disappointment over what he perceives as delays in prosecuting individuals implicated in alleged financial improprieties.

He argued that prolonged investigations and delayed prosecutions risk creating public perceptions that politically connected individuals can escape accountability.

He therefore called for the relevant investigative and prosecutorial institutions to discharge their constitutional responsibilities without fear, favour or political interference.

He emphasised that the fight against corruption must be guided by evidence, due process and the rule of law rather than political vendettas.

                                                           GHANAIANS DESERVE CONSISTENCY, NOT POLITICAL THEATRE

Concluding his remarks, Nana Otu Darko maintained that Ghana deserves a political culture in which accountability is universal and not selectively applied to suit partisan interests.

He urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and demand answers from every administration, regardless of political affiliation.

He reiterated that public office is a responsibility, not a licence to abuse public resources, and that no individual or political party should be above accountability.

As captured in the closing sentiment of his Facebook post:

"Justice Is Coming Soon."

This press statement is based on a Facebook post by Nana Otu Darko, NDC's Deputy National Communications Officer Hopeful.