The Attorney General has directed security agencies to begin questioning individuals implicated in corruption investigations, paving the way for possible prosecutions.
The move follows a review of findings from government-led inquiries into financial irregularities, Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has said.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, March 1 2025, Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated that the Attorney General has assessed the evidence and identified cases that warrant legal action. As a result, security agencies have begun questioning suspects while legal processes continue.
“At least three cases have attracted public attention,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu said.
“The first is the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal, where two individuals, including an accountant and a former deputy executive director, have been taken in for questioning. This has been done lawfully, and so far, I have not heard any complaints from their lawyers about rights violations.”
Another case under investigation is the SkyTrain project, in which $2 million was allegedly paid to a company without any clear evidence of work done.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that Professor Ameyaw Ekumfi, board chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), former Minister Joe Ghartey, and other officials have been questioned regarding their involvement.
“The Attorney General will not take a case to court unless there is strong evidence of wrongdoing,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated.
“But when there are clear signs of financial loss to the state, investigations must be carried out, and those responsible must answer for their actions.”
He also revealed that some suspects have left the country, taking refuge in nations that do not have extradition agreements with Ghana. Efforts are underway to bring them back to face legal proceedings.
The Attorney General’s directive marks the latest step in the government’s anti-corruption efforts, with several high-profile prosecutions expected in the coming months.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu stressed that the Mahama administration remains committed to holding public officials accountable.
“The wheels of justice grind slowly, but they grind efficiently,” he said.
