Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has expressed his skepticism about President Akufo-Addo's commitment to fighting corruption, stating that the president has failed to deliver on his promises.

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Mr Cudjoe's remarks indicate a lack of confidence in Akufo-Addo's ability to address the issue effectively, particularly in light of previous promises that have not been fulfilled.

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During a town hall meeting at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Monday, August 12, former President John Mahama pledged to hold public officials accountable if re-elected, stressing that his anti-corruption efforts would be comprehensive and not limited to political opponents.

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Mahama's assurances come as he seeks another term in office, positioning himself as a stronger alternative to the current administration.

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Although Mahama faced criticism during his previous tenure regarding corruption, Cudjoe believes that he has a better track record than Akufo-Addo in addressing the issue.

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In an interview with Citi News, Cudjoe pointed to instances where Akufo-Addo has backtracked on key promises, including his stance on illegal mining and economic management.

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"I can understand the caution, but [President] Akufo-Addo is not John Mahama. At least we tested both. As I understand, [President] Akufo-Addo has walked back on some of his words many, many times. No haircut, he gave us a dubious haircut," Cudjoe stated.

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He further criticized the president's handling of the illegal mining crisis, saying, "Galamsey [Illegal mining], he said he would put his presidency on the line and nothing has happened because the rivers are worse off now than ever before. I should be cautious, but I think I will trust John Dramani Mahama a bit more than [President] Akufo-Addo because unfortunately, [President] Akufo-Addo has proven not to be trustworthy on these things."

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Cudjoe's comments underscore his disappointment with Akufo-Addo's leadership on corruption, suggesting that the president has failed to meet the expectations he set while in opposition. In contrast, Mahama's renewed commitment to tackling corruption appears to offer a more trustworthy alternative.

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