The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has warned government officials against embezzlement and any form of criminality, expressing readiness to ensure they face the full rigors of the law.
Addressing the press on Monday, Dr. Ayine declared that he has the authority of President John Mahama to prosecute individuals found culpable after investigations.
The minister cited the case of the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, who is currently in custody over the diversion of $7 million of public funds into his private accounts.
The minister explained that the funds were intended for the procurement of cybersecurity infrastructure.
According to him, the country was turned into a crime scene for eight years, and the Mahama-led administration is committed to uncovering the crimes.
“This is a warning to everyone in public office who is listening to me that if you do anything like what suspect Adu Boahene did, I will come after you. I have the authority of the President to come after you; I’ll not wait, I’ll come after you,” he warned.
Dr. Ayine further commended the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for its efforts in the fight against corruption and the recovery of looted assets.
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