Former President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized that members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are humble and honest, always willing to submit themselves to investigative bodies whenever necessary. He pointed out that the recent report by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which found no evidence of wrongdoing on his part in the Airbus issue, is a satisfying vindication for him.
Mahama remarked that, despite numerous allegations of corruption, including the Airbus ‘scandal,’ nothing has been proven against him in the more than seven years since he left office.
“We in the NDC do not place ourselves above society; we are humble and honest enough to submit ourselves to investigative bodies if the need arises. I have been out of office for more than seven years, and no allegation of wrongdoing has been proven against me, including the baseless Airbus brouhaha that this government attempted to pin on me,” Mahama stated during a lecture at the 10th anniversary of PV Obeng’s death in Kumasi on Friday, August 9.
The OSP’s investigation into the Airbus scandal confirmed that Mahama was identified as ‘Government Official One’ by both UK and US courts during their inquiries. Despite this, Mahama, who was Vice President at the time of the incident and is now the NDC’s flagbearer, stands by his innocence.
Mahama reiterated that the judgement from England’s Crown Court in Southwark, which approved a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) between the Serious Fraud Office and Airbus SE, further supports his vindication. This judgement exposed a massive bribery scandal involving Airbus but did not implicate Mahama in any wrongdoing.
In conclusion, Mahama reassured that the NDC, unlike others, remains transparent and accountable, with members ready to face any necessary scrutiny.
