Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, says Ghana is witnessing a surge in corruption cases as more citizens and former officials come forward with evidence and complaints.
“There are other cases. The ORAL report had 33 cases, but I can tell you on authority that right now we are running over 50 cases,” he revealed on PM Express on JoyNews Wednesday night.
He noted that whistleblowing is on the rise and changing the scale of accountability.
“People are bringing you evidence and complaints. I can tell you, Ghanaians are really determined to get accountability.”
Dr. Srem Sai described the ORAL report as a critical trigger.
“You were right when you said that the ORAL is the ultimate determinant of what happened in 2020.”
But even beyond the report, he said people are stepping forward.
“Every day, someone walks into the Attorney General’s office. Some come with lawyers, others come alone. And they have documents, making complaints every day.”
He stressed that the number of cases is still rising.
“So the number is actually increasing now against former government officials.”
When asked whether these complainants are political opponents or neutral parties, Dr. Srem Sai clarified that many of them are insiders.
“Well, some of them are neutrals, but most of them are government officials,” he replied.
“And some people were part of the previous government, and they themselves are coming forward with information.”
He noted that the flow of information is not only coming from outsiders.
“Some low-level government appointees have come forward. They generally are coming forward with information against their own former colleagues. Some are high up.”
According to him, this indicates a deeper national resolve to fight corruption.
“The message I get is that people want accountability. That’s why they come forward, even without being pushed.”
Dr. Srem Sai believes this growing trend will help restore public trust.
“We don’t act on mere claims. But once there’s evidence, once there’s reason to investigate, we do,” he said.
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