Felix Kwakye Ofosu has defended the Mahama government’s decision to publicly update Ghanaians on corruption prosecutions, dismissing claims that the practice prejudices accused persons.
Speaking on Metro TV monitored by MyNewsGh, he argued that transparency is a core pillar of the accountability mandate that secured the administration’s victory.
“The people of Ghana are our employers. It is their resources that pay us, and they deserve to know how their money was managed and how corruption cases are progressing,” he insisted.
He rebutted suggestions that the Attorney General’s public briefings amount to character assassination, insisting that facts released are already contained in court filings accessible to the media and public.
“When charges are filed and allegations are published, is that character assassination? No. It is accountability.”
To him, the argument that disclosures tarnish reputations before trial is misplaced, noting that accused persons have every opportunity to defend themselves in open court.
“The Attorney General cannot pronounce anyone guilty. His job is to say, ‘These are the facts before me, and I am taking the person to court.’ The judge decides.”
Felix drew parallels with global democracies where high-profile cases are publicly tracked, including the scrutiny surrounding the O.J. Simpson trial.
“Public litigation does not equate to guilt. It simply subjects the process to democratic transparency.”
He argued the opposition’s discomfort stems from fear that public details of alleged financial misconduct under their tenure will damage their future electoral prospects.
“They don’t want these matters opened up because it reminds Ghanaians why they were voted out.”
Beyond the debate, he framed the government’s posture as one rooted in public trust and lessons learned from past administrations.
“We campaigned on a policy to roll out ORAL and strengthen accountability structures. We owe Ghanaians openness.”
In his view, the NPP’s criticism is not about protecting legal fairness but protecting political image. “Nobody is tried in secret in Ghana. What they fear is truth under sunlight.”
