Lecturer and Programme Manager at the Pentecost University, Dr. Frank Antwi, has called on Ghanaians and political leaders to put national interest above partisan loyalty in the fight against corruption.
Speaking on Accra-based UTV, he stressed that wrongdoing must be addressed based on the act committed, not the political affiliation of the individual involved.
According to him, public officials who engage in corrupt or unconstitutional acts should be held accountable regardless of their party ties, adding that the laws of the country must be applied without interference.
He expressed concern that political bias often influences how people judge wrongdoing, leading to selective justice and enabling misconduct.
Dr. Antwi noted that political parties sometimes defend their members even when they are clearly at fault, which undermines accountability and weakens institutions.
He cited examples from countries such as South Korea, where former leaders have been prosecuted for wrongdoing, suggesting Ghana can adopt similar standards to strengthen its democracy.
He also criticised what he described as partisan favoritism, particularly during election periods, where opportunities such as loans are often given based on party loyalty rather than merit.
Dr. Antwi emphasised that such practices exclude deserving citizens and hinder national development.
