Nana Bonsu, the Convener for the Justice and Accountability Forum, has strongly advised politicians against embezzling state resources when given the opportunity to govern.
He noted that corruption has become one of the most dangerous cankers destroying the country, emphasizing that those who steal from the state while their parties are in power must not be spared but rather dealt with without mercy.
According to him, Ghana needs every available resource to transform the country, particularly to improve access to electricity and clean drinking water.
Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Nana Bonsu indicated that all persons who have engaged in acts of corruption must be made to pay back what they stole.
He commended the Attorney-General’s Department for its handling of the case involving Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, but stressed that Ghanaians demand decisive action on all other corruption cases.
He argued that while pending court cases are being prosecuted, the most critical objective is the actual retrieval of all stolen state funds. It is a matter of great concern, he lamented, that several Ghanaians still face severe challenges, including lack of access to clean drinking water, motorable roads, and quality schools—amenities that could easily be funded if stolen monies were recovered and reinvested.
Underscoring his stance, Nana Bonsu stated: “State resources belong to the people and so we cannot allow a greedy few to steal and use the stolen money to care for themselves and their relatives. Those who steal from the state are nation wreckers and must be dealt with in accordance with the law regardless of their political parties. We are facing an energy crisis and other challenges and so we encourage authorities to find ways to retrieve our resources. If they had used them in purchasing properties, we have to retrieve or seize them.”
Furthermore, he reminded President John Dramani Mahama to deliver on his pledge to establish fast-track courts dedicated to handling corruption cases, noting that the nation needs these specialized courts to expedite trials and efficiently deal with individuals accused of embezzling resources.
Expressing his disappointment in how the previous government handled corruption, he advised the current administration not to fail Ghanaians. To ensure there are no delays in these legal proceedings, he added that these anti-corruption courts should operate under the 24-hour economy model.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
