Former NPP Member of Parliament for Obuasi East, Edward Ennin, has recently come forward with allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption during the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration. In an interview with Accra-based UTV, Ennin expressed his willingness to assist in uncovering what he described as the “gross looting of state resources.”
Ennin claimed that Ghana’s ambassadors and high commissioners have vital information regarding the whereabouts of stolen state funds and hinted that these details would be revealed in due time. He recounted a conversation he had with ambassadors from France, the UK, and the US, where he allegedly learned about the stolen funds being sent abroad.
The former legislator also shed light on questionable investments in Guyana’s oil sector, suggesting that certain individuals were involved in dubious activities. He vowed to provide evidence when the time comes, emphasizing the need to prioritize Ghana’s interests.
In addition to financial mismanagement, Ennin pledged to expose government officials, including District Chief Executives (DCEs) and Members of Parliament (MPs), involved in illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey.
Ennin’s revelations coincide with President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s appointment of a five-member team to prepare for the implementation of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) upon assuming office on 7 January 2025. This initiative aims to recover looted state funds and prosecute corrupt officials from the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration.
The incoming NDC government has also vowed to reverse last-minute decisions made by the outgoing NPP administration, including recruitments, payments, and promotions. Tensions between the NPP and NDC transition teams have arisen over these actions, with the NDC team denouncing them as acts of bad faith.
In response, the NPP transition team spokesperson, Fatimah Abubakar, refuted the claims, stating that the outgoing administration was within its rights to make administrative decisions. The ongoing allegations and investigations into corruption and financial mismanagement signal a significant shift in Ghana’s political landscape as the country prepares for a new administration under President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
