Ghana’s Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, has disclosed that several former government officials from the Akufo-Addo administration are now stepping forward with evidence and information against their own former colleagues.
According to him, this growing wave of whistleblowing is coming not just from outside sources but from individuals who held influential positions within the previous government.
Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews, Dr Srem Sai noted that many of these informants previously served in the same administration they are now helping to scrutinize.
Some are low-ranking appointees, while others hold high-profile roles. He confirmed that a number of these individuals are voluntarily approaching the Attorney General’s office to share documents and make formal complaints about alleged misconduct.
When asked whether these whistleblowers were politically neutral or aligned with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Srem Sai explained that while a few are neutral, the majority are former government officials. This, he said, reflects a deepening national desire for transparency and justice.
Dr Srem Sai revealed that the original list of 33 corruption-related cases from the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s Audit of Risks Associated with Looting (ORAL) has now grown to over 50. He attributed this significant increase to the rising number of whistleblowers who are coming forward with fresh evidence almost every day.
He emphasized that this surge in reports demonstrates a broader commitment among Ghanaians to accountability in public office. According to him, citizens are visiting the Attorney General’s office regularly, some accompanied by lawyers, others on their own, bringing with them supporting documents and credible claims.
The Deputy Attorney General highlighted the ORAL report as a major catalyst for this accountability movement. He described it as a turning point that shed light on critical issues from the previous government’s term, particularly from 2020.
He pointed out that many of the recent complaints and documents being submitted are not only from the general public but also from those who were directly involved in the administration at the time.
Dr Srem Sai explained that the growing volume of whistleblower cases suggests a change in the public’s attitude toward corruption and governance. He said the silence is breaking, and people who were once part of the inner workings of government are now taking steps to expose wrongdoing.
While he refrained from naming specific individuals, he made it clear that the number of cases under investigation continues to rise, many of which involve former high-level officials.
This new development signals a shift toward greater accountability in Ghana’s public sector. Dr Srem Sai expressed hope that this trend would continue and help rebuild public trust in the country’s justice system. He reiterated that evidence, not mere allegations, would determine who faces prosecution, underscoring the Attorney General’s commitment to due process.
