The First Vice-Chairperson of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sherry Hanni Ayitey, has said that any member of the current administration led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo found guilty of engaging in corruptible practices would be punished severely by the NDC-led government when they take office.
Speaking at the party’s 31st-anniversary celebration in the Assin North Constituency of the Central Region ahead of the by-election, per a news report by the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Ms. Ayitey accused the Akufo-Addo administration of failing to disclose how much it had borrowed, while adding that the current government’s record on roads, schools, electricity, unemployment, and water was subpar.
She therefore stated that the NDC will enforce corruption laws, adding that “those who need to go to prison would go to prison, and those whose property need to be confiscated by the state to pay for the money they have stolen would be done.”
According to her, the NDC party has a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, and they will not hesitate to take strong action against anyone found guilty of engaging in corrupt practices.
She further stated that corruption has become widespread in the current government, and it is negatively affecting the development of the country.
She emphasized that the NDC party is determined to root out corruption from the country and ensure that public officials are held accountable for their actions.
Ms Ayitey also called on Ghanaians to support the NDC party in their fight against corruption, stating that it is a collective responsibility to ensure that the country is free from corruption.
The NDC is currently in opposition, and they are preparing for the next general elections in 2024.
Ms Sherry Ayitey’s statement is seen as a strong message to the ruling party and a promise to the Ghanaian people that the NDC party will deal with appointees of the current administration when they come into power.
This news has generated mixed reactions from Ghanaians, with some commending the NDC for their stance on corruption, while others are skeptical about their ability to deliver on their promises. Nevertheless, it is clear that corruption remains a major issue in Ghanaian politics, and it will require a concerted effort from all stakeholders to tackle it effectively.
Source: Daily Guide
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so ndc will jail but not the state, it will be the govt rather. the last time how many people were jail by the ndc, if i can remember nill. sorry you cannot win since you cannot even jail. lucky you paaaaa you were part of 31st movement, what happened to that group and all the things they got involved in. thinking of revenge, pls madam spare us
Sometimes people talk as if Ghana is still in the rule of revolution and because you Ghanaians have short memories, how long have you Sherry be politics, all your colleagues have retired and are on pension, please know that Ghana is governed by laws. What work experience did the young people in NDC have their appointment but now they are all millionaires.
Fuulish talk. You will have to jail corrupt John Ford Airbus Mahama first.
Baseless talks saaaaa. You said same in 2008 and even about the unfortunate crime at Yendi then. What did we see?
Ex president Mahama the anti corruption activist and crusader. Not everyone has got a short memory.
Corruption is bad in any sense. Please advocate for the airbus scandal to be investigated. Apart from Ghana, all other countries involved with airbus have punished those culpable.
You were in government not long ago and the people of Ghana will be the best judge in 2024. Young Men without any work experience before they became ministers and deputy ministers were able to buy houses for l million dollars asking price without negotiation to bring the price down. President Rawlings your own party founder told Ghanaians. We haven’t got short memories.
NAUSEATING!!!!!