Investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azure has criticized president Mahama for halting numerous court cases against former government officials.

He cautions that this move undermines Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts and establishes a troubling precedent.

“For a president vowing to reset Ghana and prosecute government officials who have stolen or caused money to be stolen from the public purse, the mass clearance is a wrong start. It’s a dangerous precedent,” Azure stated.

He asserts that terminating these legal proceedings grants immunity to individuals who ought to face judicial scrutiny.

Azure cautions that this action establishes a troubling benchmark, implying that politicians could escape accountability down the line.

“What President Mahama is telling the NPP officials his administration will charge is very simple: if you are charged, drag the case as long as you can, and if your party comes into office, the court process will be truncated, and you will be set free,” he said.

He asserted that justice must be driven by due process rather than political considerations, with the judiciary tasked with examining evidence and making determinations.

Additionally, he highlights the importance of openness in governance, stating, “The Attorney-General must not truncate prosecution just because he has the power to do so. That power belongs to Ghanaians and must be exercised in our interest,” he asserted.

According to him, if Mahama genuinely seeks to transform Ghana, he must uphold accountability instead of absolving individuals suspected of misconduct.