PPP flagbearer says Mahama is only paying lip service to corruption

The flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) made this statement hours after President Mahama in an interview with the BBC explained how he has personally led the fight against corruption in the country. The President was speaking on the sidelines of the Anti-Corruption Summit in London.

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Dr. Nduom told Joy News that the president has paid lip service to deal with corruption and has done nothing about punishing persons found in his administration found culpable of corrupt practices.

According to him, the President should not be talking about corruption, but rather he should be seen 'doing actively by example what will deal with corruption'.

"Corruption steals significant funds from us in Ghana. In my estimation, at least $1 billion dollars and so the President should not just be talking but be doing things that tell everyone he does not like corruption and this is what I am doing as President so the citizens will do their part," Dr. Nduom stated as quoted by Myjoyonline.com

He said nothing has happened in fighting corruption although there are some people in court the President has not come clear to ensure that they own up for what they have done.

The ex-Minister of Public Sector Reform further stated that it has been a trend with all Presidents including the Mahama at least have tried to shield their own when it comes to the issue of corruption and don't do enough to fight it.

"It is wrong because it does not prove anything that we are fighting it. The two evils in Ghana is corruption and tribalism. We remove those things and rely on competence and qualification," Dr. Nduom said.