Co-convener of the activist group Arise Ghana, Marion Gifty Nyaaba, has reiterated her organisation’s commitment to holding government officials accountable as it seeks to continue its pressure for the repatriation of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
Speaking at the Ghana International Press Centre (GJA Headquarters), Ms Nyaaba outlined the group’s vision to ensure that Ghana’s leadership remains transparent and responsive to the needs of the people.
She confirmed that Arise Ghana would picket the American Embassy in Accra to demand the return of Ofori-Atta to face justice in Ghana.
Nyaaba’s remarks were made as part of a broader address that sought to place Ghana’s current situation under scrutiny, a year into President John Dramani Mahama’s term in office.
“What we discuss today is not designed for a single news cycle or a viral headline. It is crafted to endure, to withstand the rigours of scrutiny, the passage of time, and the unyielding judgment of history itself,” she said.
“This will continue in our homes, offices, media and indeed on social media, including our own handles. It is not about getting headlines but about ensuring that the government delivers on its promises.”
Ms Nyaaba clarified that the group’s mission was not politically motivated, nor was it designed to engage in personal attacks or partisan politics.
“We are not here to exalt those in power, nor to launch unfounded condemnations,” she said. “Our purpose is far more profound: to engage in an honest, unflinching reflection on the state of Ghana.”
Ms Nyaaba also highlighted Arise Ghana’s growing efforts to hold the government accountable, particularly in the case of Ken Ofori-Atta, whose tenure as finance minister has been controversial.
The group has been vocal about its demands for the repatriation of Ofori-Atta to answer questions regarding his role in the country’s financial management.
“We are calling on the American Embassy to help us ensure that Ken Ofori-Atta returns to Ghana to face the law,” Nyaaba said. “If the law finds him guilty, then so be it, but we must allow the legal process to run its course.”
This move comes as part of Arise Ghana’s broader agenda to maintain a consistent and rigorous evaluation of government performance, something the activist group has stressed repeatedly in its campaign. Nyaaba urged Ghanaians from all walks of life to engage in this process of reflection, not just as a political exercise, but as a national duty.
“Arise Ghana invites every Ghanaian, from the bustling markets of Accra to the serene farms of the Volta Region, to participate in assessing our collective progress and policing the policies of government,” she said. “We are here to make sure the government fulfills the social contract it has made with the people.”
Reflecting on the past year, Ms Nyaaba noted that Ghana had come a long way, but challenges remained. She acknowledged the progress made in stabilising the economy, but stressed that economic recovery could not be sustained if corruption was allowed to flourish unchecked.
“We are here to guard the change not in government but in the way we are governed,” she said. “We need a change in our circumstances, and this change must be built on accountability and transparency.”
The picket at the American Embassy marks just one aspect of Arise Ghana’s ongoing campaign. Ms Nyaaba outlined the group’s broader goals for the year ahead, stressing that this was only the beginning.
“This is not a one-off event,” she said. “We are going to assess the performance of the government sector by sector, every week, every month, every quarter. We will give our recommendations, and where we see slack, we will demand change.”
As Arise Ghana continues to push for greater accountability, Ms Nyaaba made it clear that the group would not back down in its efforts to ensure that public office holders are held to the highest standards.
She reaffirmed the group’s commitment to the rule of law, transparency, and the pursuit of justice for the people of Ghana.
“We are not just here for headlines; we are here for the long haul. We will keep pushing until we see real change,” Ms Nyaaba declared.
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