Sedina Tamakloe Acquittal: Prof Gyampo says corruption fight cannot survive prosecutorial incompetence
Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo has warned that Ghana’s fight against corruption risks being undermined unless prosecutions are backed by strong evidence and handled by competent prosecutors, following a recent Court of Appeal judgment.
Ghana's ongoing fight against corruption is at risk due to prosecutorial incompetence, according to Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political scientist. His warning followed a recent Court of Appeal ruling in favor of former MASLOC boss, Sedina Tamakloe. Gyampo emphasized that the decision should prompt authorities to rectify flaws, rather than incite outrage.
He stressed that a liberal state cannot let optics outweigh rules and rights. The government's commitment to anti-corruption initiatives, such as Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), remains high, but Gyampo cautioned that the fight against corruption must adhere strictly to the law. He highlighted that convictions can only be achieved through evidence-based prosecutions led by competent, well-trained prosecutors who understand legal processes, laws, and human rights.
Prof. Gyampo argued that incompetent prosecutions could leave guilty individuals free and allow acquittals on appeal. He urged the Attorney General to challenge the Court of Appeal's ruling at the Supreme Court to clarify legal technicalities. However, he maintained that the ultimate solution lies in improving the quality of prosecutions, ensuring watertight evidence, and competent prosecution.
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