Director of International Relations for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alex Segbefia, has praised the Special Prosecutor for apprehending Kofi Owusu Nkansah.
Mr Segbefia, who has since been released, was under suspicion for his alleged involvement in distributing money to delegates before the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) primaries.
During an interview on JoyNews, Mr Segbefia commended the action, viewing it as a positive and forward step for the prosecution regime.
“As far as I am concerned, the Office of the Special Prosecutor is well within his rights. First of all, act on complaints about someone. We are yet to clarify that issue, but if he has a complaint, he is duty-bound to investigate, no matter the outcome. Let me use this opportunity to tell the OSP that he is the leader of a new body that is going to be very difficult for people to stomach. He is already in a difficult position because of the acts that brought him into force and his limited powers due to the attorney general actually having the power,” he said on Newsfile on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
He stressed the significance of maintaining legal standards and ensuring accountability, asserting that the arrest aligns with the principles of justice.
The NDC official also tackled the matter of vote-buying, highlighting that participating in such practices should not be normalized.
Mr Segbefia urged adherence to ethical conduct, highlighting that the actions of a few should not be a justification for others to partake in similar practices.
According to the former Deputy Chief of Staff, despite these obstacles, the Office of the Special Prosecutor must continue to combat corruption.
Mr. Segbefia advised the OSP not to be disheartened by the challenges of combating corruption, which can be a frustrating task.
He urged the OSP to remain focused and committed to its task while urging the public to support the office.