According to him, these audits would reveal how public officials have acquired their properties, providing important insight into potential corruption.

 Speaking on JoyNews AM show on April 22, he stated that NIM has already identified a person who would lead these audits should the party come to power.

According to him, relying on information from ordinary people, would lead to more successful prosecutions, whereas traditional methods often fail to yield significant results.

“Yes, you can have the Office of the Special Prosecutor but it is only with information from ordinary people who are at the implementing end that you get to the real details and you can prosecute, other than that your prosecution fails more than they succeed.

“So, we have to have a desk that is linked not only to our Ministry of Information but also to linked national intelligence system, where anybody in this studio can call and say Dr Abu Sakara just left, he has taken two of your bottles from Joy FM.

“Somebody should investigate and verify it. If you have that kind of system, information can be given and acted upon before it is then built into a dossier for people who would do the prosecution. I think we would have more success and there should not be a conflict of interest”, he stated.

Additionally, Dr. Abu Sakara Foster stated that the judiciary should be empowered to act independently. 

According to him, part of the problem with the judiciary is the appointment process, and he believes that there should be a system of appointments that allows the judiciary to have a significant role in deciding who is appointed to judicial positions.

He emphasised that the executive should not be able to appoint those it favours, as this undermines the independence of the judiciary.

“As opposed to the executive system sitting there and compromising itself by appointment, those that it wants or those who are perceived to be those that they want, I think there is a whole series of interventions that need to be made in order to correct the system. It is a system correction that we need before we can have the return investment in implementation”, he said.  

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The ‘Alliance for Revolutionary Change’ (ARC), aims to mobilize Ghanaians from all walks of life, particularly the youth and women, to elect the first independent candidate as President of Ghana.

In a statement released on April 8, the Economic Fighters League said joining forces is not just an option, but a necessity if Ghana is to be rescued from the clutches of the corrupt cabal of the NPP-NDC duopoly.

“We welcome the alliance between the National Interest Movement led by Dr. Abu Sakara and Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, against the duopoly going into the 2024 elections. Joining forces is not merely an option; it is a necessity if we are to overcome the seemingly entrenched corrupt cabal of the duopoly and create a lasting impact in our communities and nation,” the statement read.

The group added that, the upcoming election represents the last chance for the people of Ghana to rebuild their nation for the benefit of future generations.

“The defeat of the duopoly (NPP and NDC) in the upcoming election is our last opportunity to rescue and rebuild our nation for our children and generations unborn,” they said.

Read full statement below:

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In a press release issued by the M4C on Thursday, April 4, it was revealed that the alliance aims to challenge the long-standing dominance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The statement emphasised that both major parties have fallen short in addressing the core developmental issues facing the nation.

“The Alliance seeks to end the dominance of the duopoly, the NDC and the NPP, in Ghanaian politics, two Parties which after 32 years in government, have failed to address the fundamental challenges of development in our beloved country” the statement said.

The ARC intends to mobilize Ghanaians from all walks of life, with a particular focus on the youth and women, regardless of their religious, political, or ethnic backgrounds.

”The Alliance will work towards forming an all-inclusive Government of National Unity with representation from Political Parties, the Business Community, Farmers and Fishermen, Labour Unions, Faith-Based Organisations, Traditional Authorities, Civil Society Organisations, Academia, Media, and other Stakeholder Interest Groups” it stated.

The primary goal of the alliance is to elect the first independent candidate as the President of Ghana and to break the cycle of poverty, ushering the country onto a new path of prosperity.

It said issues such as political divisiveness, the winner-takes-all mentality, and the lack of continuity in government projects will be tackled head-on by the alliance.

Furthermore, the ARC plans to establish an all-inclusive Government of National Unity, comprising representatives from various sectors including political parties, the business community, farmers, labor unions, faith-based organizations, traditional authorities, civil society organizations, academia, media, and other stakeholder interest groups.

The ACR will also development of a National Development Plan that transcends individual party manifestoes, serving as the blueprint for Ghana’s economic transformation. d fostering a shift in mindset and attitudes among Ghanaians.

The official launch of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Below is the full statement

According to him, if this is not done, there will be no need keeping the Council in place.

In an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show, the former flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) explained that the current membership of the Council of State does not make room for government to receive critical feedback.

This, he said, is due to the fact that some members of the Council are appointed by the President.

He, therefore, suggested that the current membership structure of the Council should be revised to make it a second-check system.

“We have one of two options. Either you restructure it as a second chamber and have its membership constituted in such a way that they’re not beholding to the President, and therefore can be better checks and balances on him. Or you eliminate it altogether.

“But I think that improving on it and having a second chamber is a good way to go, particularly as we’re also thinking of ways of introducing the influence of traditional rulers into it as another way of strengthening accountability,” he noted.

Dr Sakara’s comments come at a time when there are widespread calls for government to take measures to make the country better.

One of such calls that has featured prominently is the call for the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, to reshuffle his ministers in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.

According to the proponents, this will help inject an air of freshness into government business.

But the President has been adamant about these calls. In his view, the current crop of ministers are giving off their best and therefore he does not see the need to effect any changes.

Meanwhile, Ghana is currently reeling under serious economic pressure, with the country’s economy declining by the day.

This is evident in the depreciation of the Ghana Cedi, as compared to other major trading currencies like the US dollar.

The country’s inflation is also at a record 31.7%, with the cost of living increasingly becoming high.

Government has, however, reiterated its commitment to addressing the situation and working assiduously to put the economy on a better footing.