Pressure group Arise Ghana has announced plans to stage a picket at the American Embassy in Accra, demanding the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to face the law in Ghana.
Speaking at the Ghana International Press Centre (GJA Headquarters), co-convener Marion Gifty Nyaaba outlined the group’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in Ghana’s leadership.
“This discussion is not about chasing headlines or going viral,” Nyaaba said. “It is meant to endure, withstand scrutiny over time, and reflect the judgment of history itself.”
She emphasized that Arise Ghana’s advocacy is ongoing across homes, offices, media platforms, and social media, with the goal of ensuring government officials fulfil their commitments rather than seeking publicity.
“We are neither here to glorify those in power nor to issue baseless condemnations,” she added. “Our mission is to honestly examine the state of the nation.”
Highlighting Arise Ghana’s scrutiny of Ofori-Atta’s tenure as Finance Minister, Nyaaba noted the controversy surrounding his management of public finances. She called on the US Embassy to facilitate his return to Ghana to face legal questions.
“If the courts find him guilty, justice will take its course,” she said. “But first, due legal process must be observed.”
The planned picket is part of a broader campaign by Arise Ghana to maintain consistent oversight of government performance. Nyaaba encouraged all Ghanaians to participate in evaluating government policies as a civic duty, not a political exercise.
“From the markets of Accra to the farms of the Volta Region, we invite citizens to help assess progress and hold government accountable,” she said. “We are here to ensure the social contract between the government and the people is honoured.”
Reflecting on the past year, Nyaaba acknowledged progress in stabilizing the economy but stressed that challenges remain. She called for a firm stance against corruption, insisting that genuine recovery requires accountability and transparency.
“This is only the beginning,” she said, outlining plans for sustained oversight, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews of government performance, with demands for reform where lapses are identified.
Reaffirming Arise Ghana’s commitment to the rule of law, Nyaaba concluded: “We are not here for fleeting attention. We will continue our work until meaningful change is achieved.”
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