Movement for Change Spokesman Slams Government’s Corruption Record, Demands OSP Overhaul
"Government Misusing Funds, Shielding Corrupt Officials"- Solomon Owusu Slams Slow Pace in Corruption Fight:
Solomon Owusu, a senior communications member of the Movement for Change, has launched a scathing attack on the government’s handling of corruption and its failure to deliver on promises, accusing them of “throwing gas into our eyes.” Solomon Owusu’s remarks were made during an interview on TV3, monitored by newspalacegh.com.
Owusu condemned the outgone NPP government’s alleged misuse of funds, particularly the $445 million donated during the All African games. He cited inflated spending on taxes and water, suggesting the money was squandered on “cooking awakye”, a metaphor for wasteful and unproductive endeavors.
The Movement for Change spokesman also highlighted a string of unresolved scandals under the erstwhile Nana Addo, Bawumia led NPP government, demanding accountability for the National Cathedral project vis-a-vis the manhole, the Pwalugu Dam (despite a $12 million investment), and controversies surrounding SML, PDS, and ambulances. He further questioned the validity of claims that 100,000 people were being paid under the NABCO initiative.
“All that they brought was just a mere political slogan.. “They must make sure it works”. Solomon Owusu said.
Solomon Owusu also directed strong criticism at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), questioning its effectiveness in tackling corruption. He accused the OSP of failing to hold corrupt officials accountable and of potentially tipping off suspects, allowing them to flee the country. He went as far as suggesting that the OSP should be scrapped entirely if it fails to deliver results.
“This business of coming, talk only, no asking, it’s not something I go with,” Owusu reportedly said. “If the OSB is not for Khamenei, he’s not ready to do the job, he must sidestep the entire office.”
The Movement for Change official accused the government of playing “musical chairs” and shielding some individuals from prosecution by accepting excuses such as illness.
Owusu concluded his remarks by demanding arrests, prosecutions, and an end to the Mahama led government’s alleged deceitful practices. He insisted that those in positions of power must be held accountable for their actions, regardless of their status.
