Audio By Carbonatix
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the next government will implement recommendations of the Special Prosecutor on the controversial Agyapa Royalties deal if elected to office.
John Mahama said the only thing that will save those who have been found culpable in the corruption risk assessment report by the Special Prosecutor is for them to return the money before the NDC is sworn into office on January 7, 2021.
Mr Mahama made this known on Saturday when he addressed NDC supporters at Bosomkyekye in the Mampong constituency as part of his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region.
He said despite promising not to run a government of family and friends, President AkufoAddo has packed his government with members of his family and friends, hence the unprecedented level of corruption in the Akufo-Addo government.
"They are trying to offload Ghana's mining royalties through a shady deal called Agyapa and when we complained, they decided to hold on. But now what we are being told is that, the President has directed that the deal be taken back to parliament and I know they will not succeed.
"Because the NDC is going to win this election and immediately after the victory, those people who have looted money from Agyapa should quickly return our money.
"Otherwise, we will work with the recommendations of the special prosecutor", he warned.
Mr Mahama said the next NDC administration will institute concrete measures, including Operation Sting, to fight corruption.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana’s borrowing costs plunge as inflation eases sharply – World Bank
1 minute -
Unnecessary appeals delaying justice – Sophia Akuffo calls for tighter Supreme Court limits
7 minutes -
Breastfeeding can reduce breast cancer risk – but it does not rule out the disease
14 minutes -
GNFS rolls out automated fire compliance system
27 minutes -
Aspiring NPP national first vice chairman pledges hard work to return party to power
34 minutes -
Gov’t seeks additional funding for Damongo Science and Technology University
44 minutes -
Suame Municipal Assembly constructs police station at Maakro
50 minutes -
ECG customers in Ketu South protest alleged overbilling, demand accurate bills
58 minutes -
Mahama Ayariga pushes for unified Christian front to revive National Cathedral project
1 hour -
Banking sector faces fresh risk if cedi starts sliding again, Dr Atuahene says
1 hour -
TOR, GOIL explore further strategic collaboration
1 hour -
State Enterprises’ GH¢282bn debt overhang threatens economic stability – Dr Atuahene
1 hour -
Conflicting figures raise fresh questions over credibility of SIGA Report on SOEs, says Prof Boadi
2 hours -
UPSA Dean questions SIGA Report over contradictory SOE figures
2 hours -
Cameroon’s Eto’o says African federations should support Infantino
2 hours