The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has underscored the need for accountability in public office by government appointees.
He said the role of institutions tackling corruption such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) need to be funded to enable them hold public officers to account.
During a discussion on The Key Points with Alfred Ocansey, he emphasized that public officials must be ready to face scrutiny, stating, "Once you're in public office, every light is on you." When asked whether Ghana should overhaul its prosecutorial institutions, he argued that leadership, rather than structural overhauls, is the real issue.
He stated that corruption persists because individuals in charge often align their interests with those of political leaders. "The problem has always been leadership.
