Ghana is experiencing a surge in corruption investigations as more whistleblowers come forward with evidence against former officials, according to Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem Sai.
He disclosed that while the ORAL report initially documented 33 cases, the number has now exceeded 50 due to increasing complaints from citizens and insiders.
Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews, Dr. Srem Sai emphasized the rising culture of whistleblowing, which he believes is shifting the landscape of accountability in the country.
“People are bringing you evidence and complaints. I can tell you, Ghanaians are really determined to get accountability,” he stated.
He acknowledged that the ORAL report served as a critical trigger, shedding light on misconduct and motivating more individuals to step forward.
“You were right when you said that the ORAL is the ultimate determinant of what happened in 2020,” Dr. Srem Sai remarked.
Beyond ordinary citizens, former government insiders are also revealing information about corruption within previous administrations.
“Well, some of them are neutrals, but most of them are government officials,” he confirmed. “Some people were part of the previous government, and they themselves are coming forward with information.”
Dr. Srem Sai revealed that individuals at various levels of government—from low-ranking appointees to senior officials—are actively participating in corruption exposés.
“Some low-level government appointees have come forward. They generally are coming with information against their own former colleagues. Some are high up.”
With more cases emerging each day, Dr. Srem Sai emphasized Ghana’s deepening commitment to fighting corruption, noting that the Attorney General’s office continues to receive fresh complaints daily.
“Every day, someone walks into the Attorney General’s office. Some come with lawyers, others come alone. And they have documents, making complaints every day.”
While investigations are ongoing, he reassured the public that accusations are handled with scrutiny.
“We don’t act on mere claims. But once there’s evidence, once there’s reason to investigate, we do.”
Dr. Srem Sai believes this trend signals a renewed effort to restore public trust and ensure accountability at all levels.
“The message I get is that people want accountability. That’s why they come forward, even without being pushed.”
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