Corruption must never pay, Ghana must act – Dr Kofi Amoah charges Mahama
Businessman and economist, Dr Kofi Amoah, has challenged President John Mahama to seize what he describes as a rare “perfect storm” created by the recent conviction of former Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko to demonstrate his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption.
Dr. Kofi Amoah, a businessman and economist, has urged President John Mahama to use the recent conviction of former Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko as an opportunity to demonstrate Ghana's zero tolerance for corruption. According to Dr. Amoah, the US judicial process, with the cooperation of the United Kingdom, has provided critical evidence and information that could help Ghana identify officials and parliamentarians involved in the alleged scheme.
He urged the Attorney-General to pursue the matter and ensure accountability for those responsible. Dr. Amoah criticized the government's continued struggle with corruption, despite the establishment of anti-corruption institutions and numerous anti-corruption laws. He believes that the Berko conviction presents a rare "perfect storm" that Ghana must seize to confront corruption at its most fertile centers, specifically within government ministries and Parliament.
Dr. Amoah emphasized that the individuals implicated in the "dumsor" corruption scandal appear to be largely associated with the current ruling political party, making the moment particularly significant for the government's anti-corruption commitment.
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