By, Savannah Pokuaah Duah
Executive Director of the Africa Center for Security and Counterterrorism, Emmanuel Kotin, has lashed out at the rampant corruption in Ghana‘s political landscape, stating that it is unacceptable for individuals to become billionaires overnight after entering politics.
Speaking on the ‘Current Agenda Show’ on GBC, Mr Emmanuel Kotin emphasized that corruption is a major contributor to the Ghana’s underdevelopment. “It’s only done in Africa. You go into politics overnight, you become a billionaire, and nobody sees anything wrong with it,” Mr Kotin lamented, highlighting the need for lifestyle audits to monitor sudden changes in wealth among public officials.
He also expressed frustration over the country’s reliance on international financial institutions like the IMF, attributing it to poor economic management. “If we can plug in those loopholes, I guarantee you that we won’t even need the IMF,” he asserted. The $3 billion loan from the IMF, according to Mr Kotin, comes with embarrassing conditions that undermine the country’s sovereignty.
“We sit in the same class with these people; we will perform better than them. And all of this is because we don’t manage our economy well. Endow us with the resources; it’s just the petulant desire for greed,” he added, stressing that effective resource management and a lack of greed could propel Ghana’s economic growth.
Mr. Kotin made these comments while discussing the Republic vs. Kwabena Duffour and seven others case. He stressed the need for accountability and transparency in government, highlighting the importance of fighting corruption and holding public officials responsible for their actions.
