President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his administration has launched a series of inquiries and forensic audits into major cases of alleged corruption and financial mismanagement within his first 120 days in office.
In his televised address to the nation on Wednesday, May 7, President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption, stating that the fight against graft is not only focused on recovering lost funds but also about ensuring transparency and accountability from all current appointees.
“These are not empty promises,” the President declared. “My government is determined to tackle corruption head-on and restore confidence in public institutions.”
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Here are the major actions his administration has undertaken in its anti-corruption campaign so far:
COVID-19 Expenditures Under Review
The Minister for Health is currently reviewing the Auditor-General’s report on COVID-19 spending, including a renewed investigation into the Sputnik-V vaccine procurement scandal.
Collapse of Indigenous Banks
The Minister for Finance has initiated a full-scale inquiry into the collapse of local banks and financial institutions, promising that “facts will be unearthed, culprits punished, and lessons learned.”
PDS Scandal Investigation
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has begun probing the controversial Power Distribution Services (PDS) deal that sparked nationwide criticism over energy sector governance.
National Cathedral Audit
Audit firm Deloitte & Touche has been contracted to conduct an independent audit of the National Cathedral project. The final report is expected by the end of May 2025.
African Games Accountability
Several officials involved in the 13th African Games hosted in Ghana have already been invited for questioning over spending and contract-related concerns.
Prosecution of NSB Officials
On April 30, the Attorney General filed 11 charges against a former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau and other accomplices for alleged financial offences.
Upcoming Charges on SkyTrain and NSS Scandals
Investigations are ongoing into the Accra SkyTrain deal and the National Service Scheme ghost names scandal, with the Attorney General preparing to press charges.
The President also highlighted the active role of the Office of the Presidential Advisor on Anti-Corruption, which continues to receive and forward public complaints.
“Our commitment is not just to recover what has been lost, but to ensure our appointees uphold the highest standards of accountability and integrity,” he opined.
