Ghana’s president-elect, John Mahama, announced the formation of an anti-corruption task force on Wednesday, fulfilling his campaign promise to combat corruption and recover misappropriated state resources, according to his team.
This five-member committee will work to reclaim all public funds misappropriated in recent years and the proceeds from corruption in the West African nation.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for Mahama’s transition team, said that the officials would “hold accountable those responsible for such corruption.”
During his campaign, Mahama noted that unregulated procurement processes contribute significantly to corruption and committed to making anti-corruption a central aspect of his administration.
The task force comprises lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, ex-Auditor General Daniel Domelevo, retired police chief Nathaniel Kofi Boakye, legal expert Martin Kpebu, and investigative journalist Raymond Archer, according to Mahama’s team.
This announcement comes amid rising public discontent regarding corruption scandals during outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government, including the controversial $190 million Power Distribution Services deal, which critics have labelled financially dubious.
Multiple civil society organisations and opposition supporters demonstrated outside the finance ministry, accusing the government of “severe financial mismanagement,” as the nation struggles to recover from one of its most challenging economic crises.
Corruption accusations also marred Mahama’s earlier tenure as president, though no formal charges were ever brought against him.
