Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of abandoning the accountability standards it demanded while in opposition, arguing that the party is now applying different principles since assuming office.

Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the NDC had been quick to demand investigations, arrests and resignations whenever allegations of financial impropriety emerged under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. However, he claimed the party has adopted a different stance now that it is in government.

He cited recent findings by the Auditor-General and concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), insisting that the government cannot dismiss or downplay reports highlighting possible financial losses.

"When it was the NPP in government, they relied heavily on the Auditor-General's reports. Today, when the report raises concerns about them, they say there are errors. That is inconsistency," he said.

The Minority Leader also questioned the government's handling of issues related to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), citing IMF observations that, according to him, indicated significant financial losses.

He asked whether state accountability institutions, including the Auditor-General and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, were investigating the concerns raised.

"The IMF has disclosed that the state has lost billions. Have the relevant institutions not seen these losses? Shouldn't these matters be investigated?" he questioned.

Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that public funds allegedly lost due to poor policy decisions could instead have been invested in critical infrastructure and social development projects.

He maintained that accountability should not depend on which political party is in office, stressing that every government should be held to the same standards of scrutiny it expects of its predecessor.

"If you believe in accountability while in opposition, you must uphold the same standards when you are in government. The principles should not change because you are now in power," he added.

He urged the Mahama administration to demonstrate consistency in enforcing accountability measures, saying Ghanaians expect all public officials to be held to the same standards regardless of political affiliation.