Ghanaian Engineer and Policy Analyst, Michael Kosi Dedey, has criticised political actors for using corruption allegations merely as campaign tools to win elections, only to abandon the fight once they assume power.
According to him, political parties in opposition often capitalise on corruption-related scandals to discredit incumbent governments but fail to act on those same issues when voted into office.
Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, May 14, Mr Dedey referenced long-standing allegations such as the infamous Woyome judgment debt saga, which he said remains unresolved despite being a major campaign issue.
“The question is, what do they do about it? If we play back campaign periods, we’ll realise that allegations against previous governments have largely been centred on corruption.
“If you go back to 2015 or 2016, the campaign was also largely about corruption. So, through the years, you’ll see that corruption wins elections. Now the question is: what do they do about it once in government?” he asked.
Mr Dedey stressed that politicians must move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate genuine commitment to accountability.
“They come in and immediately throw stories out there, say they’re going to court, and the case drags for four years. Then the next election comes, and everything dies out.
“It’s important that the political elite in this country begin to ask themselves whether they truly intend to fulfil the promises they make to the people,” he added.
