Henry Nana Boakye, a leading figure in the New Patriotic Party, expressed strong disapproval of the Special Prosecutor's work. He made these comments regarding investigations into alleged vote buying.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is looking into claims of money influencing votes. These claims arose during the party's internal presidential primary elections.
Mr. Boakye described the OSP's management of the investigations as "irresponsible." He did not provide further details on why he used this term.
His comments highlight tensions between political parties and the OSP. The OSP is tasked with fighting corruption in Ghana.
The investigation involves alleged financial inducements offered to delegates. These inducements were reportedly made to influence their votes in the party primaries.
The outcome of the OSP's investigation remains pending. Officials from the Office of the Special Prosecutor have not yet commented on Mr. Boakye's statements.
This situation underscores the ongoing challenges in Ghana's political landscape. Concerns about election integrity often surface during party primaries.
The OSP continues its work to ensure fairness and transparency. Their mandate covers all aspects of public life, including political processes.