In a critique of Ghana's political landscape and the culture of defending alleged wrongdoing, 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kwadwo Poku has stated that "party communicators have no business defending government infringement." Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, July 26, in response to a recent Auditor General's report, Mr Poku called for a fundamental shift in political accountability, lamenting the erosion of national foundations and the politicisation of justice.
Mr Poku's remarks came amidst a heated discussion on the Auditor General's findings, which frequently highlight significant financial irregularities and non-compliance within state institutions.
He emphasised that by the time these issues reach the Public Accounts Committee, internal and external auditors have already raised concerns through management letters and exit meetings.
The core problem, he argued, lies in the lack of effective punitive action and the perceived politicisation of the legal process. "Party communicators have no business defending government infringement.
