In a heated press conference held today, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), criticized Attorney General Godfred Dame for choosing to issue a press statement instead of defending himself directly in response to recent allegations. Nketia’s remarks come amid growing controversy surrounding the prosecution of former Deputy Finance Minister, Ato Forson, for allegedly causing financial loss to the state.
“You decide that the way to respond is through a press statement when you could have defended yourself there,” Nketia asserted, emphasizing his belief that Dame’s approach lacked transparency and accountability.
The controversy began when Ato Forson was accused of financial mismanagement that allegedly resulted in significant losses to the state. However, Nketia has maintained that the financial loss was not due to Forson’s actions but rather the deliberate negligence of the government, which Dame represents.
“Instead of hiding behind press releases, the Attorney General should have taken the opportunity to address these serious concerns directly and transparently,” Nketia stated. He argued that such an approach would have allowed for a more thorough examination of the facts and provided a platform for genuine accountability.
Nketia’s comments reflect broader concerns within the NDC about what they perceive as politically motivated prosecutions and a lack of fairness in the judicial process. The party has consistently defended Forson, claiming that the charges against him are part of a broader strategy to discredit key opposition figures.
At the press conference, Nketia reiterated the NDC’s position that the financial loss attributed to Forson was, in fact, due to systemic issues within the government and not the result of any individual wrongdoing. He called for a more comprehensive investigation into the matter, one that looks beyond individual scapegoating to address the root causes of the problem.
“The people of Ghana deserve better than this. They deserve transparency, accountability, and a judicial process that seeks the truth, not one that is used as a tool for political vendettas,” Nketia concluded.
As the situation develops, all eyes will be on how both the Attorney General and the government respond to these criticisms. The NDC has vowed to continue advocating for justice and fairness, urging the public to scrutinize the motivations behind high-profile prosecutions and to demand a more transparent handling of such cases.
