I will carry Mahama on my back if he is able to eradicate corruption from Ghana – Prof Adei

Renowned economist, Professor Stephen Adei, has declared that he would physically carry President John Mahama Mahama, in appreciation of his efforts, if he succeeds in eradicating corruption from Ghana.

He said this on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey on March 8.

“Even though I’m an old man, I will do push-ups and physically put him on my back,” Prof. Adei said during a discussion on the fight against corruption.

He stressed that corruption remains the biggest obstacle to Ghana’s development, warning that without serious reforms, the country will continue to underperform economically and socially.

Prof Adei therefore called for the establishment of a special anti-corruption court in Ghana to fast-track corruption cases and ensure accountability.

According to Prof. Adei, corruption cases often take years to resolve, allowing perpetrators to escape justice. He emphasized the importance of separating corruption trials from the regular judicial system, arguing that such a court should operate like land courts or commercial courts to expedite cases.

“We must have special courts, not kangaroo courts, where cases drag on for seven or eight years,” he stated.

Prof. Adei further stressed that effective anti-corruption efforts require a high probability of offenders being caught and punished. He urged authorities to implement strict measures to ensure accountability, regardless of political affiliations.

His call for an anti-corruption court adds to growing demands for judicial reforms to combat corruption in Ghana effectively.

Photos: John Mahama visits Malian counterpart Army General Assimi Goita