You should be seen facilitating accountability in our country by helping bring Ofori-Atta back — Senyo Hosi to US Embassy
Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has called on the United States Embassy in Ghana to demonstrate a stronger commitment to accountability by taking a keen interest in developments involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Mr. Hosi argued that the stance adopted by the US diplomatic mission on matters of governance and accountability carries significant weight and could influence public perceptions about the fight against corruption.
He maintained that the US Embassy should not be perceived as detached from an issue that has attracted considerable public attention, particularly given Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in public service.
According to him, corruption remains one of the major obstacles to the country's development, and any impression that individuals can evade scrutiny or accountability could undermine public confidence in justice and governance systems.
“You should be seen facilitating accountability in our country. Corruption has been at the heart of the failure and retrogression of our society and the last thing you will want to do is to be seen to be promoting and encouraging it,” he said in an interview on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 20.
He added that the matter was not about determining guilt or innocence but rather ensuring that the principle of accountability is upheld.
“Not because the persons involved are guilty or not guilty but you are sending a wrong signal that people can escape the boundaries of justice and accountability,” he stated.
Mr. Hosi's comments come in the wake of reports that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s I-485 petition was approved by a US immigration court on June 15, a development that has reignited debate in Ghana over accountability and the legal avenues available for persons under investigation.
He further noted that the issue extends beyond the former Finance Minister and raises broader questions about the role of international partners in supporting governance reforms and the rule of law.