Corruption investigations

Sang (Northern Region) - The chairman of the publicity committee of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), Mr. Kwesi Pratt Jnr. on Friday called for an independent committee of inquiry into allegations of corruption against Mr. Goozie Tanoh, flag bearer of the National Reform Party.

"Allegations by President Jerry John Rawlings that Mr. Tanoh misappropriated 10 billion cedis given to him by the government to establish a business is very serious and it is in the interest of Ghanaians to know the truth".

Mr. Pratt who was addressing a political rally of the party at Sang in the Yendi district on Friday said the CPP has always insisted that the NDC is looting the coffers of the state, hence the need for a full scale enquiry.

The rally highlighted a constituency congress, which nominated Alhaji Ibrahim Alabira as the party's parliamentary candidate.

"Ghanaians must know what went to other NDC activists so that every pesewa stolen will be recovered; Mr. Pratt explained.

He later told the press in an interview that he is convinced Mr. Tanoh will welcome such an investigation in good faith to clear his name of such allegations.

The chairman of the CPP, Dr Abubakar Alhassan told the rally that the continuous stay of the NDC in government will adversely affect the development of the country especially in the area of education and agriculture.

"It is only a government of the CPP that can articulate the development aspirations of Ghanaians, he told cheering party supporters.

Dr Gamel Nasser Adam, CPP parliamentary candidate for Choggu - Tishegu constituency in Tamale accused the NDC of impoverishing Ghanaians.

He asked, "how can few NDC activists buy 10 copies of their party manifesto for over 900 million cedis when the majority of Ghanaians cannot afford the basic necessities of life?

Alhaji Alabira thanked his constituents for the new mandate and asked them to avoid all acts that could undermine peace and security during the forthcoming elections.

Two members of the Northern regional executive of the party, Mr. Abdulai Amana and Madam Sanatu Alhassan called on Ghanaians to vote massively for the CPP to bring back the glorious days of Ghana under the late first President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.