Former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Andrews Egyapa-Mercer
Former Member of Parliament for Sekondi Andrews Egyapa-Mercer, has questioned claims that public officials are automatically required by law to account for their stewardship after leaving office, as he mounted a strong defence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Speaking during a heated discussion on Joy News on Saturday January 10, 2026, Egyapa-Mercer challenged critics to point to a specific law that mandates former public office holders to present themselves for questioning in the absence of any criminal charge.
“Show me the law that says that when you said in public office, when you finish, you have to account, “he said.
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According to the former minister of tourism, accountability must be grounded in law and due process, not public pressure or political sentiment.
He argued that unless the Attorney-General or state investigative agencies have formally accused an individual of committing a crime, there is no legal basis to compel that person to appear before investigators.
“The Attorney-General and the state investigative agencies have accused him (Ken Ofori-Atta) of committing a crime true or false? I have served in public office; nobody has accused me of committing any crime. You have accused a man, you say he should come.
“To do what? If you have your proof, the law is clear. Go to court. Establish a prima facie case. Leave your evidence. If he is minded to come and cross-examine your witnesses, let him do so. If he’s not minded to do it, go ahead with your case.
He maintained that where evidence of wrongdoing exists, the law provides a clear path. Investigators, he said, should proceed to court, establish a prima facie case, and allow the judicial process to take its course.
Ken Ofori-Atta has been charged with corruption and corruption-related offences in Ghana for his role in the SML scandal, with the government of Ghana requesting his extradition from the government of the United States.
Show me the law that shows that when you serve in public office, and you finish, you have to account.- Andrews Egyapa-Mercer defends Ken Ofori Atta #PrimeRakon pic.twitter.com/iEHddudpZz
— Prime Rakon (@prime_rakon) January 10, 2026
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Source:
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