We will not tolerate nepotism – Joyce Bawah Mogtari

Special aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has shed light on the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption and enhance transparency within Ghana’s political landscape.

In an interview on GHOne TV, Mogtari revealed that the NDC has introduced the Oral Witness and Records (ORAL) platform, a new initiative designed to gather evidence, protect witnesses, and create a channel for citizens to report information related to corruption.

She emphasized that this platform is part of a broader strategy to demonstrate the party’s commitment to fighting corruption, particularly during the transition period.

“ORAL’s purpose is straightforward—collect and preserve evidence, protect witnesses, and create a platform for citizens to share information,” Mogtari explained.

“This is part of a broader strategy to ensure the government demonstrates its commitment to fighting corruption during the transition period,” she added.

Her comments underscore the NDC’s focus on establishing mechanisms to promote transparency and accountability.

The platform is not merely a reactive measure but a proactive effort to strengthen Ghana’s democratic processes and ensure that corruption has no place in public office.

Mogtari also used the opportunity to highlight some of the most glaring instances of mismanagement under the previous administration.

Reflecting on the past few years, she expressed her frustration with what she described as “unprecedented nepotism and corruption” in various sectors.

“Over $60 million was spent on the National Cathedral with no tangible outcome. Similarly, $12 million was wasted on the PDS deal, resulting in the loss of the Millennium Compact for power distribution—funds that could have improved electricity access for Ghanaians,” she stated.