Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has welcomed the Attorney General’s (AG) decision to pursue corruption-related cases against public officials, emphasising that accountability should not be mistaken for witch-hunting.

In an interview on Joy FM's Top Story on Monday, March 24, Mr Senanu stated that the move signals a shift in governance, where corrupt acts are more likely to be uncovered.

“To the extent that any public officer engaging in such actions thinks they can get away with it, they will begin to recognise that the terrain is changing,” he said. “The expectation is that the case is strong enough to secure a conviction.”

Addressing concerns that the investigations may be politically motivated, Mr Senanu stressed that holding past officials accountable is a necessary process every new government undertakes.

“At the end of every government’s tenure, the incoming administration will scrutinise previous activities. That’s not witch-hunting; that’s accountability,” he asserted.

His comments come after investigations into Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB) uncovered a network of properties and suspicious financial transactions allegedly linked to misappropriated state funds.

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, revealed that Adu-Boahene embezzled millions of dollars intended for a cyber defence project and diverted them into real estate investments in Accra and overseas.

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He allegedly used a private company he secretly operated with his wife to siphon funds from a government contract, amassing significant personal wealth over the years.

When asked whether the AG’s comments suggest a solid case against the suspects, Mr Senanu noted that while the AG appears convinced of having technical evidence, the burden remains on him to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

“It’s one thing for the AG to say, ‘I have the evidence,’ and another to successfully prove it in court. So, let’s wait and see how it unfolds,” he added.

The anti-corruption campaigner also dismissed speculations about whether the allegations could be coincidental, stating that the AG is unlikely to reveal his full case before trial.

He further called for leadership that enforces accountability across the board, ensuring that even members of the current administration are not shielded from scrutiny.

“The more we put this information in the public domain and hold high-ranking officials accountable, the stronger the deterrent against fraud and criminality,” he concluded.