Dr. Nicholas Zangina, a member of the Upper East Regional Communications team for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the government’s approach to handling the vetting of ministerial nominees and the Attorney General’s decision to discontinue certain legal cases as proactive.
Speaking in an interview on A1 Radio, Dr. Zangina emphasized that the appointment and vetting processes have been conducted swiftly and efficiently, commending the Appointments Committee for its commendable work.
He also discussed the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine’s, recent efforts to review and discontinue cases deemed a financial burden on taxpayers without delivering substantial value. Among the cases under review were those involving the former Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, who faced charges related to the collapse of UniBank and UT Bank, as well as Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), and businessman Seidu Agongo.
Dr. Zangina pointed out that the decision to halt these legal proceedings was based on three key factors: lack of sufficient evidence, delays in the judicial process, and considerations of public interest. He expressed his belief that the Attorney General’s actions were in the best interest of the Ghanaian public, stressing the importance of ensuring that taxpayer funds are not spent on prolonged legal battles that may not yield positive outcomes.
Dr. Zangina affirmed his confidence in the Attorney General’s ability to act in the country’s best interest, citing the officeholder’s track record. He reiterated that the government’s commitment to ensuring the prudent use of resources aligns with its broader goals of promoting accountability and fairness.
Source: A1Radioonline.com | 101.1Mhz | Gifty Eyram Kudiabor | Bolgatanga
