Fast-track prosecution of corrupt officials — GFL’s Koomson urges Mahama government

Mr. Abraham Koomson, Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), has urged President John Dramani Mahama’s government to promptly initiate the prosecution of officials from the previous administration implicated in corruption.

He stressed that expediting these legal processes would help restore public trust — particularly among the youth, investors, the business community, and international observers — in Ghana’s governance system.

Mr. Koomson expressed concern over the perceived delay in prosecuting individuals accused of corruption under the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

Speaking to journalists on Sunday in Tema, the GFL Secretary General lamented that the slow pace of prosecutions has emboldened some suspects, allowing them to publicly criticise the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration despite their alleged misconduct.

“Some suspects who should be facing prosecution should be going to the court every day to defend themselves instead; because of the slow pace for the prosecution, these corrupt officials have adopted a media war to openly propagate falsehood against the goodwill of the current government and to cover up their evil deeds against the people of Ghana,” Mr. Koomson stated.

He accused the past NPP government, led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and former Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, of undermining investments through “obnoxious policies and taxes” and the politically motivated banking sector clean-up, which, he said, rolled back personal and business investments.

Mr. Koomson also demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged disappearance of containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). He called for the arrest of those involved or responsible for the reported mismanagement at ECG, which he believes has contributed significantly to the company’s current challenges.

He singled out the current Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin — a former ECG Board Chair — as someone who should be held accountable.

Mr. Koomson further urged the government to speed up investigations and prosecutions of former officials who, he said, deliberately caused financial loss to the state.

His remarks come in the wake of a controversial memo by embattled former National Signals Bureau (NSB) boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, addressed to the National Security Coordinator. In the memo, Adu-Boahene claimed that over GH¢8 million was distributed to opposition political parties to assist in acquiring election collation logistics and equipment.

He also alleged that the GH¢49 million he is accused of misappropriating was used for covert national security operations. Additionally, Adu-Boahene accused the Attorney General of conducting a “malicious prosecution” against him.

Reacting to these claims, Mr. Koomson dismissed them as “baseless,” asserting that Adu-Boahene should already be in custody.

“He should have been in jail by now instead of talking,” Mr. Koomson said bluntly.

The GFL’s call for accountability and transparency reflects its broader commitment to advocating for good governance and protecting the rights of workers.

By pressing for the swift prosecution of corruption suspects, Mr. Koomson aims to promote justice, uphold the rule of law, and help build a more equitable society.