Public commentator Solomon Owusu has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Attorney General’s recent explanation regarding the state’s decision to retrieve only 60 percent of funds lost to corruption.
During a recent interview, Solomon Owusu questioned why the government appears content with recovering a fraction of stolen monies when, in his view, the state deserves full reimbursement—plus interest. He criticized the Attorney General for voluntarily offering explanations for the decision to enter a nolle prosequi in certain cases, pointing out that such a move opens the door for public scrutiny.
Owusu argued that the AG’s statement fails to clarify what exactly the 60 percent figure represents. According to him, if wrongdoing has been acknowledged, it’s unacceptable for the state to accept partial payment, allowing individuals who misused public funds to walk away without full consequences.
He was especially concerned about how this standard might be applied to other scandals, such as the GHC548 million national service case. He warned that if the same 60 percent threshold were applied there, it would amount to a gross injustice to Ghanaians.
Owusu emphasized that the state must make it a priority to retrieve every cedi lost to corruption, declaring that citizens deserve full accountability and seriousness from leaders entrusted with public funds.
The interview, aired on TV3 and posted on their official Instagram page on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, has triggered widespread reactions online, with many echoing Owusu’s concerns.
