Acting Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Spain Branch, Mr Hanson Dartey, has issued a strong call for the expeditious prosecution of former government officials accused of embezzling public funds.

In an exclusive interview, Mr Dartey emphasised that holding those responsible for economic mismanagement and corruption accountable is critical to restoring public confidence in governance.

His comments come as multiple high-profile corruption cases linked to the previous administration are being investigated by state institutions, including the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

These probes involve allegations of financial misappropriation, dubious contract awards, and abuse of office.

Public frustration over the country’s economic challenges has grown steadily, with calls for accountability intensifying amid emerging findings from forensic audits and parliamentary oversight reports.

Responding to criticisms from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Dartey asserted that any genuine commitment to accountability would require support for the current administration’s anti-corruption efforts.

“These are not mere political errors; they are crimes against the Republic,” Mr Dartey stated.

“Ghana was systematically looted, and justice must take its course. We cannot sweep this under the rug.”

He singled out key figures from the former administration — including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Minister of State Charles Adu Boahen, and former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Board Chair Prof. Ameyaw Akumfi — accusing them of facilitating or overseeing significant financial misconduct.

Mr  Dartey also urged the public to be wary of giving a platform to individuals currently facing corruption allegations.

“We shouldn’t entertain or promote those who actively contributed to the nation’s economic decline,” he said.

“Framing this process as a political witch-hunt is both dishonest and dangerous. If we truly value accountability, then we must allow our institutions to function.”

He cautioned against what he called the “romanticising of failure and criminality,” insisting that Ghanaians deserve a leadership committed to service, not exploitation.

Asked about the expectations of the NDC’s diaspora branches, Mr Dartey affirmed that both local and international wings of the party fully back the government’s agenda to restore fiscal discipline and uphold the rule of law.

He described the push for accountability as a “moral and national duty,” not a political vendetta.

As a sign of progress, Dartey pointed to the recent detention of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, by EOCO, as proof that no one is above the law.

With anti-corruption investigations continuing to widen, Mr Dartey’s message adds to the growing chorus within and outside Ghana calling for justice.

Whether these legal actions will ultimately lead to convictions remains to be seen, but the message from the NDC abroad is unambiguous:“Let justice be done — and let it reach everyone, regardless of status or affiliation.”