The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has assured Ghanaians that his office remains resolute in tackling corruption, as investigations into the National Service and SkyTrain scandals near completion.
Addressing the press in Accra, Dr. Ayine disclosed that probes into the two high-profile cases would conclude by mid-April, paving the way for prosecutions. He emphasized that accountability remains a top priority for the government, warning that those implicated would face the full force of the law.
In the National Service scandal, eight individuals have been interrogated, with some reportedly cooperating with investigators. Evidence suggests that payments were funneled into the accounts of senior executives by vendors and staff, while allegations have emerged that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other officials paid a Ghanaian Member of Parliament to suppress the issue and publicly defend them.
Meanwhile, the SkyTrain scandal has revealed that $2 million was paid at the request of Prof. Ameyaw Ekumfi, Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), and Mr. Solomon Asamoah, the CEO. While Prof. Ekumfi remains in Ghana and will face prosecution, Asamoah has reportedly fled to Senegal, refusing to return for at least three months.
Dr. Ayine made it clear that if Asamoah fails to return voluntarily, legal proceedings will continue in his absence. He reaffirmed the government’s unwavering stance on combating corruption, ensuring that public officials are held accountable for financial mismanagement and abuse of office.
