Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has suggested that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should face prosecution once he leaves office.
Speaking on a panel discussion on TV3, Kpebu expressed his intention to hold President Akufo-Addo accountable for the alleged frivolous expenditure of over GH¢500 million on fumigation exercises, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. He referenced an investigative report by Manasseh Azure, which raised concerns about irregularities surrounding the fumigation expenditures.
Kpebu compared the situation to that of former US President Donald Trump, who faced legal scrutiny during his tenure.
He stated, “For President Akufo-Addo, what I’m looking for is that when he leaves office, I’ll be making a complaint so that we prosecute him for the over GH¢500 million we spent on fumigation of schools, etc after Covid, when it wasn’t necessary.”
Responding to the host’s query about his intention to prosecute the president, Kpebu affirmed his stance, drawing parallels with the legal challenges faced by Donald Trump. He cited concerns raised in Manasseh’s report regarding the necessity of the fumigation exercise, which allegedly resulted in financial losses according to district and municipal assemblies.
The alleged COVID-19 spraying cash scandal reportedly involved the expenditure of approximately GH¢500 million by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development on fumigation.
