Reverend Jocub Kweku Baah, the founder and leader of the Church of Gethsemane in Kumasi, has called on the government of President John Dramani Mahama to intensify efforts to recover alleged stolen state funds from corrupt officials.
The pastor believes that these funds are crucial for bolstering the country’s economy.
Speaking to the correspondent in an interview after a church service on Sunday, June 15 th, Rev. Baah expressed concern over the rising trend of corruption in the country, questioning whether the lack of enforcement mechanisms has enabled such crimes.
He acknowledged the efforts made by President Mahama in tackling corruption and retrieving stolen funds but emphasized the importance of avoiding political witch-hunts and ensuring transparency and fairness in the pursuit of justice.
We appreciate your efforts, but whilst dealing with corruption cases, witch-hunting and political issues must be avoided to ensure transparent and fair justice, Rev. Baah stated.
The pastor expressed shock at the numerous corruption scandals emerging from both public and private sector organizations, as reported in the media.
He warned that if such activities continue unchecked, the country’s progress would be severely jeopardized.
Rev. Baah argued that corrupt officials who are found guilty should not be sympathized with, as they demonstrate a lack of concern for the country’s development.
He highlighted the disparity between the harsh punishments meted out to ordinary citizens who steal out of desperation and the alleged corruption of high-ranking officials.
“A hungry or unemployed person who steals a tuber of yam is jailed 5 to 8 years, so if the laws really work in the country without discrimination, then befitting punishment must be given to officials or individuals who the laws would find them guilty about the ongoing corruption exercise going on in the country, Rev. Baah concluded.
The pastor’s remarks reflect the growing concern among Ghanaians about the impact of corruption on the country’s development and the need for decisive action to address the issue.
