President Akufo-Addo emphasized that his role in addressing corruption allegations is not to exonerate or condemn individuals but to ensure due process through independent bodies.

During a public event, he highlighted the significance of upholding the rule of law and independent investigations when dealing with corruption accusations against government appointees.

Akufo-Addo stressed the importance of respecting institutions responsible for detecting, prosecuting, and punishing corruption crimes, emphasizing that such institutions should be accorded the necessary respect unless their conduct is proven otherwise.

He mentioned that every alleged act of corruption against his appointees has been subject to investigation by independent bodies, including CHRAJ, CID of the police, and, in some cases, by parliament itself.

“It is important for the rule of law that the public institutions responsible for detection and prosecution and the punishment of corruption of crime be accorded respect until their own conduct is impeached. If that respect is not accorded to the foundation, an orderly government can be easily subverted to the loss and pain of each and everyone of us. That is why so far, every single alleged act of corruption levelled against any of my appointees has been investigated by independent bodies such as CHRAJ,CID of the police and in some cases by parliament itself.

“It is not my job to clear or convict any person accused of wrongdoing or engaging in acts of wrongdoing despite the effort of some who tag me as the clearing agent,” he said.

He affirmed that he does not interfere in the affairs of the institutions responsible for investigating his appointees and highlighted that the court and law enforcement agencies are tasked with clearing or convicting individuals based on the outcome of investigations.

“That is the job of the court and the law or enforcement agencies. My job is to act on allegations of corruption by referring the issues to the appropriate agencies for the relevant enquiry and actions and if necessary the suspension of the affected official pending the conclusion of the investigation. That is exactly what has been done since I assumed the mantle of leadership since January 2017,” he noted.