Franklin Cudjoe backs Attorney General Dominic Ayine after he named officials linked to payroll fraud at National Service Authority. The IMANI Africa president said Ayine did the right thing during Channel One TV show Saturday. Richard Ahiagbah from New Patriotic Party attacked the Attorney General for naming suspects before court cases start. Cudjoe disagreed and called the public disclosure important for democracy. He believes citizens need information about corruption cases to understand justice.
Ayine revealed that former NSA workers stole GH¢548 million through fake payroll schemes. The list named 12 people such as Mustapha Ussif and Osei Assibey Antwi during Friday press conference. Ahiagbah said the announcement violated constitutional rights and convicted people before trials. Cudjoe argued that transparency helps build trust between government and citizens. The public has rights to know about crimes committed with their tax money.
Cudjoe thinks education about corruption prevents people from losing faith during legal processes. He said the Attorney General shows bold leadership during his television appearance. Transparency from justice officials strengthens democracy rather than hurting suspects. Public interest matters more than protecting officials accused of stealing government funds. The IMANI leader sees disclosure as teaching moment rather than persecution of individuals.
Ayine revealed that former NSA workers stole GH¢548 million through fake payroll schemes. The list named 12 people such as Mustapha Ussif and Osei Assibey Antwi during Friday press conference. Ahiagbah said the announcement violated constitutional rights and convicted people before trials. Cudjoe argued that transparency helps build trust between government and citizens. The public has rights to know about crimes committed with their tax money.
Cudjoe thinks education about corruption prevents people from losing faith during legal processes. He said the Attorney General shows bold leadership during his television appearance. Transparency from justice officials strengthens democracy rather than hurting suspects. Public interest matters more than protecting officials accused of stealing government funds. The IMANI leader sees disclosure as teaching moment rather than persecution of individuals.
