Former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to clearly define whether his warning to appointees pertains to proven corruption or mere allegations.
His comments follow the President’s recent caution that “woe betide any appointee who brings the first scandal to my administration.”
Speaking on *Morning Starr* with Naa Dedei Tettey on Friday, November 21, Mr. Ayeh-Paye said the President’s statement lacked clarity and could create confusion within his own government.
“I have issue with that statement made by the president. Is he talking about any corruption or alleged corruption? The two are not the same,” he said.
According to him, the President’s response came after months of public commentary suggesting the absence of corruption cases under the new administration.
But he argued that a distinction must be made between wrongdoing that is proven and allegations that may later turn out to be false.
“Is he talking about woe betide anybody who will be caught? Or woe betide anybody that alleged corruption practices will be heard from his ministry? It should be clear,” Ayeh-Paye stated.
He warned that unclear communication could lead to internal tensions if allegations arise against appointees.
“That’s why I said it should become clear because if care is not taken, as soon as an allegation is being leveled against any of his appointees, their people may ruin what he has said. So it should be clear,” he added.
The former MP argued that if the President was referring to confirmed corruption, then his warning was unnecessary because taking action against wrongdoing is already expected.
“If indeed he is talking about corruption acts against any of his appointees, then of course, what do we expect him to do? Then there’s no need for this warning because we voted you there to rule the country, arrest, prosecute, and punish anybody who engages in corruption acts,” he said.
Mr. Ayeh-Paye concluded that while the President’s intentions may be good, the message must be sharpened to avoid misinterpretation.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
