Hanson Dartey is the Acting Secretary NDC, Spain Branch

Hanson Dartey, Acting Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)—Spain Branch, has called for the swift prosecution of former government officials accused of embezzling state funds.

Dartey has emphasised that individuals responsible for economic mismanagement and corruption must be held accountable to restore public trust in governance.

His remarks come amid ongoing investigations into high-profile corruption cases linked to the previous administration.

State agencies such as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) have launched probes into allegations of misappropriation of public funds, questionable contract awards, and abuse of office.

Public dissatisfaction with worsening economic conditions and increasing demands for justice have grown steadily, especially as findings from forensic audits and parliamentary reviews surface.

Responding to criticisms from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding the investigations, Dartey argued that if the NPP truly cared about national welfare and accountability, it would commend the current administration for its decisive steps to protect the public purse.

“These are not mere political errors; they are crimes against the Republic,” Dartey said in an interview on June 7, 2025.

“Ghana was systematically looted, and those responsible must be held accountable before the law. We cannot pretend this didn’t happen. Justice must be done.”

He referenced several individuals who are being investigated by the state including former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Charles Adu Boahen, and former GIIF Board Chair Prof Ameyaw Akumfi.

Dartey also cautioned the public against giving platforms to individuals facing corruption allegations.

“We shouldn’t entertain or listen to people who actively contributed to the economic harm this country has suffered.

“Any attempt to shield them or frame this process as a witch-hunt is dishonest and dangerous. If you believe in accountability, then now is the time to prove it by letting the institutions work.”

“We must stop romanticizing failure and criminality. The people of Ghana deserve better. They deserve leadership that protects—not pillages,” he added.

When asked what the NDC’s diaspora expects from the current government, Dartey stressed that both local and international branches of the party fully support ongoing efforts to restore fiscal discipline and uphold the rule of law.

He rejected accusations of political witch-hunting, describing the NDC’s position as both a moral and national obligation, hence citing the recent detention of the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, by EOCO.

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