Tribunals, Bring Them On ...Mansa Musa Writes

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The depth of Ghana’s economic crisis demands more than speeches, excuses, and political point‑scoring. It demands accountability. That is why the time has come to establish Public Tribunals to urgently trace and track public finances, investigate major financial decisions, and determine who must answer for the economic hardship imposed on millions of Ghanaians.

These tribunals should be constituted without delay to investigate the roles played by former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, his Vice President, the Finance Minister and his deputies, along with any other public officials whose decisions or conduct may have contributed to the nation’s economic crisis. No public office should confer immunity from scrutiny. Nobody is above the law, and nobody should be shielded from investigation.

At the same time, justice must be impartial. Those found — after a thorough, transparent, and independent inquiry — not to have contributed to the crisis should be publicly exonerated. Accountability is not about political vengeance; it is about establishing truth and restoring public confidence in our institutions.

The human cost of this crisis is impossible to ignore. Across the country, many public‑sector workers continue to endure delayed salaries and months of unpaid arrears. Families are struggling to pay school fees, meet medical expenses, and provide the basic necessities of life. Businesses have collapsed, livelihoods have been destroyed, and countless young people have lost hope in their future.

Meanwhile, many Ghanaians look on with growing anger as those perceived to have presided over this period of economic decline continue to enjoy privilege and prosperity. Whether that perception is justified is precisely why an independent public inquiry is essential. The truth must be established through evidence, not speculation.

No democracy can survive if those entrusted with managing the nation’s resources are never called to account when the country is brought to the brink. Accountability is not optional; it is the cornerstone of good governance. If public officials acted lawfully and responsibly, they have nothing to fear from an open and independent tribunal. But if evidence reveals negligence, abuse of office, corruption, or any other wrongdoing, then the law must take its full course without fear or favour.

Ghanaians deserve answers. They deserve transparency. They deserve justice. Above all, they deserve the assurance that no individual — regardless of status or political affiliation — can gamble with the nation’s future and simply walk away.

The time for silence has passed. The time for accountability is now. Tribunals. Bring them on.