Co-Chair of the Citizen’s Movement Against Corruption (CMaC), Edem Senanu, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to fast-track the prosecution of corruption-related cases, describing it as a critical step toward tackling impunity and strengthening accountability in public service.
President Mahama, while addressing public sector leaders at a recent conference in Ho, announced plans to meet with the Chief Justice, Attorney General, and other key stakeholders to devise mechanisms for expediting corruption cases—particularly those arising from Auditor-General’s reports on mismanagement of public funds.
The President emphasized the need for a system that ensures such cases are concluded within six months.
Reacting to the announcement at a stakeholders’ forum in Koforidua on the development of the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP 2026–2030), Mr. Senanu described the President’s move as both “bold and necessary,” noting that the slow pace of accountability has long undermined public confidence in the fight against corruption.
“I think it is highly commendable. Indeed, many of us have felt that this charade of having a Public Accounts Committee sit, highlight figures, and then a year after highlighting even higher figures, without seeing traction on retrieving the money or holding culprits accountable, does not augur well for governance,” he said.
“Because all of these feed into impunity. So how the President wants to deal with this matter is highly commendable,” he added.
Mr. Senanu further called for continuous judicial training on corruption-related cases, stressing that the effective interpretation of evidence is crucial to delivering justice.
