Attorney-General Dr.
Dominic Ayine has defended his decision to publicly brief Ghanaians on the findings of investigations into the National Service Scheme (NSS) ghost names scandal, asserting that transparency is a critical part of his duty.
Speaking during a media engagement on Friday, Dr.
Ayine emphasized that keeping the public informed is not a political strategy but a constitutional responsibility. "There is nothing absolutely wrong… We have a duty to account to the people of this country," he declared, referencing global standards. "Even the AG of the US, when they conclude their investigations, they brief the press." The Attorney-General said it is important to keep Ghanaians informed on the progress of sensitive investigations, especially when they involve public funds and high-profile individuals. "It is not in order to make any political party look bad.
