For the second time, President Akufo-Addo has urged his critics to channel their concerns regarding what they perceive as a delay in the delivery of justice for corruption and related activities through the proper channels.

The president emphasized that the responsibility for investigating and passing judgment on individuals accused of corruption rests with law enforcement agencies, not with him.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2023–2024 Ghana Bar Association (GBA) conference on Monday, he emphasised that "It is not my job to clear or convict any person accused of wrongdoing or engaging in acts of corruption."

"That is the job of the courts and the law enforcement agencies," he added.

His remarks follow criticisms from both the general public and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), who have accused the government of not taking sufficient measures to penalize individuals allegedly involved in corrupt practices.

Former President John Dramani Mahama has asserted that President Akufo-Addo's leadership has fostered an environment conducive to corruption.

However, President Akufo-Addo has absolved himself of responsibility and directed attention to the relevant institutions that should handle such matters.

This is not the first instance where the President has clarified his stance on addressing corruption. Back in 2019, during the same event hosted by the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), concerns about corruption were raised, particularly regarding the government's crackdown on illegal mining and the confiscation and destruction of mining equipment.

Allegations had surfaced implicating some government officials in illegal mining activities, prompting calls for the President to take stern action against his appointees.

The President, however, noted that “It is not my job to clear or convict any person accused of wrongdoing or of engaging in acts of corruption”.

“My job is to act on allegations of corruption by referring the issue or issues to the proper investigative agencies for the relevant inquiry and necessary action. That is exactly what has been done since I assumed the mantle of leadership on 7th January 2017”.

The President said this while addressing members of the Ghana Bar Association at the Annual Bar Conference in Takoradi Tuesday, September 9, 2019.