Political show of solidarity during corruption investigations undermines accountability – Edem Senanu

Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has criticised the growing practice of political parties rallying behind former public officials under investigation, describing it as unhealthy for accountability and detrimental to the work of state investigative agencies.

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He urged political parties to allow due process to take its course before making public pronouncements or staging demonstrations in support of persons under investigation.