Felix Kwakye Ofosu has argued that purchasing state property at a low price does not automatically constitute corruption, unless investigations prove political influence or abuse of power.
Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, he explained that the law distinguishes between appearance and evidence of wrongdoing.
He insisted that if a public officer undervalues state land for political allies, that is criminal, but the mere purchase itself is not.
“If someone buys government land for ₵10,000, that alone isn’t a crime,” he stressed. The key issue, he said, is whether officials abused their position to facilitate such transactions.
Kwakye Ofosu warned against prematurely labeling individuals corrupt without legal scrutiny.
“That is why it requires investigation,” he said, emphasizing that legal processes—not speculation, determine guilt.
He believes dismissing this nuance weakens the credibility of the nation’s anti-corruption fight, noting that Ghana needs measured but firm accountability rather than politically motivated allegations.
