- Mahama's office welcomes OSP's ruling, clearing him of Airbus scandal allegations.
- Ruling reaffirms Mahama's integrity and commitment to transparency.
- Mahama's office criticizes government's attempts to politicize the issue.
- Mahama challenges Akufo-Addo and Bawumia to undergo same scrutiny.
The Office of former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep satisfaction with the ruling by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that exonerates him from any allegations related to the Airbus scandal. In a statement released by his special aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Mahama’s office hailed the OSP’s decision as a reaffirmation of his integrity and commitment to honesty and transparency.
The statement emphasized that the OSP’s ruling confirms what has always been known about Mahama – that he is a man of integrity, dedicated to principles of honesty and transparency throughout his political career. Mahama’s team took the opportunity to address the political context surrounding the scandal, criticizing attempts by the current government to leverage the issue for political gain.
Despite the UK’s Serious Fraud Office previously clearing Mahama’s brother and others involved, the ruling government continued to frame the matter as a tool for political advantage, according to the statement. A significant revelation in the OSP’s ruling was that President Nana Akufo-Addo had personally requested an investigation into Mahama, casting further doubt on the motivations behind the original accusations.
Mahama’s office claimed that the accusations were designed to tarnish his reputation, but the lies and fabricated stories against him have been consistently proven false over the last eight years. Madam Bawah Mogtari emphasized that Mahama has always been willing to cooperate with any investigation, standing firm in his belief that he has nothing to hide.
In a bold challenge, Mahama’s office called on Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and President Akufo-Addo to subject themselves to the same level of scrutiny and transparency. The statement underscored the need for accountability across all levels of leadership, reaffirming Mahama’s commitment to integrity and transparency in governance.
