- Akufo-Addo orders appointees to cooperate
- NPP vows transparency, accountability
- Party prioritizes 2028 election prep
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability, with Director of Communications Richard Ahiagbah revealing that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed former appointees to remain available for accountability processes.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 18, Ahiagbah emphasized the NPP’s commitment to accountability, stating, “We [The NPP] Have No Record Of Running Away; We’ll Be Here”.¹ This assurance comes amid public calls for accountability as Ghana transitions into a new administration.
Ahiagbah’s comments were prompted by the recent declaration of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. However, Ahiagbah was quick to distinguish the NPP’s approach to accountability from that of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the example of his own sister, Sedinam Tamakloe, who disappeared and was tried in absentia.
“We’ll Deal With The Issues Here. It Was The NDC Members Who Ran Away. My Own Sister, Sedinam Tamakloe, Disappeared. She Was Tried In Absentia, But She Ought To Be Here. Our Party Has No History Of Our Officials Fleeing From Accountability.”
Ahiagbah assured that the NPP’s priority remains focused on preparing for the 2028 elections while ensuring accountability. “Our Preoccupation Is How We Get Our Party Situated And Contest The 2028 Election. Matters To Do With Accountability—Our People Will Be Here To Answer The Questions.”
The NPP Director of Communications revealed that former President Akufo-Addo has given a directive to ensure that party members are available to account for their stewardship. “There’s An Effective Commitment Right From The Former President Himself. He Has Given A Directive To Ensure That Our People Are Available To Do That.”
Ahiagbah expressed confidence that history will judge the Akufo-Addo administration favourably. “We Came To Do The Best We Can. And I Believe That When The Dust Settles, Ghana Will See What We Have Done For The Eight Years.”
