By Nadia Ntiamoah
The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, has disclosed a dramatic turn in the country’s anti-corruption drive — members and former appointees of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are now volunteering information to the state, aiding investigations into alleged corruption under the Akufo-Addo administration.
Speaking in a revealing interview on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, Dr. Srem Sai confirmed that whistleblowing from within the former ruling party is on the rise, with former government officials — some of whom held senior roles — providing detailed evidence against their own colleagues.
“Some of them were part of the previous government, and they themselves are coming forward with information,” he said.
“Some are high up, others were lower-level appointees, but the pattern is clear — there’s a breakdown in internal loyalty.”
When asked directly whether these informants are affiliated with the NPP, the Deputy Attorney-General acknowledged that while some are politically neutral, “most of them are government officials” from the last administration.
He emphasized that these revelations are not being coerced but are voluntary, often accompanied by documents and formal complaints.
Whistleblower Momentum: From 33 to Over 50 Active Cases
Dr. Srem Sai revealed that the original list of corruption cases cataloged in the Audit of Risks Associated with Looting (ORAL) report — which documented 33 cases — has ballooned to more than 50, thanks to the ongoing surge in whistleblower activity.
“There is whistle-blowing going on, and people are bringing us evidence and complaints,” he stated.
“Every day, someone walks into the Attorney-General’s office — some come with lawyers, others come alone — and they have documents.”
He credited the ORAL report as a pivotal catalyst in Ghana’s current wave of accountability, describing it as “the ultimate determinant of what happened in 2020.”
The report, commissioned as part of the government’s post-transition anti-corruption policy, examined the misuse of public funds, dubious contracts, and procurement infractions during the final years of the Akufo-Addo administration.
The emergence of whistleblowers from within the NPP has shocked political observers and points to deepening rifts inside the former governing party.
Dr. Srem Sai did not name any of the informants but stressed the significance of their willingness to come forward.
“The message I get is that people want accountability. That’s why they come forward — even without being pushed,” he said.
“Some of the complaints and evidence are coming from people who were actually there.”
The development suggests that as state institutions ramp up investigations into past misdeeds, loyalty lines are blurring, with former allies now turning into sources of incriminating testimony.
This revelation follows a broader pattern of intensified scrutiny of top officials from the previous regime.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has already declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive, with an active INTERPOL Red Notice issued for his arrest.
His family has since protested the action, alleging political persecution and violations of international legal norms.
Meanwhile, the Attorney-General’s office appears to be receiving fresh tips and evidence by the day, underscoring what Dr. Srem Sai described as “a deep national resolve for justice.”
A System Responding to Public Demand
The Deputy Attorney-General was clear that the state’s anti-corruption response is evidence-driven.
“We don’t act on mere claims,” he noted. “But once there’s evidence, once there’s reason to investigate, we do.”
Dr. Srem Sai framed this moment as a turning point in Ghana’s democratic and institutional maturity, with citizens — and now insiders — demanding integrity and transparency in public service.
