A-G Investigating 33 Corruption Cases Involving Former Appointees – Mahama Reveals

Former President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Office of the Attorney-General (A-G) is currently investigating 33 separate cases of alleged corruption involving appointees from the previous administration.

The revelation was made during a public address following the release of the Office of the Records and Accountability Leadership (ORAL) Team Report, which outlined systemic challenges in public office accountability and anti-corruption efforts.

According to Mahama, the investigations span multiple ministries, agencies, and procurement entities, implicating individuals who served in top positions during the tenure of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP)-led administration.

⚖️ Justice Must Be Seen and Done

Mahama emphasized that the rule of law must be upheld, regardless of political affiliations. He commended the Attorney-General's office for acting on the ORAL team's findings and urged Ghanaians to support the fight against impunity.

“No one is above the law. Corruption denies our people development. I encourage the Attorney-General to act swiftly and without fear or favour,” Mahama stated.

He also cautioned against the selective application of justice, which he says undermines public trust in the legal system and fuels political polarization.

????️‍♂️ The ORAL Report: A Wake-Up Call

The ORAL team’s report, which forms the basis for the investigations, identified several areas of concern:

• Inflated contracts and procurement breaches

• Misappropriation of public funds

• Unaccounted project budgets and ghost payments

• Undue political interference in state institutions

The report calls for stronger oversight mechanisms, particularly in the award of public contracts and recruitment within the public sector.

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Anti-corruption campaigners have welcomed the probe but demand transparency, independence, and timely prosecutions.

“We’ve seen many investigations that never lead to convictions. This time, we expect results,” said a spokesperson for the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition.

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“This moment calls for courage and consistency. The fight against corruption must go beyond words and speeches—it must be visible, fair, and complete. If 33 cases are indeed active, the nation expects to see justice in motion, not on pause.”