Politics of Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

ACEG calls for transparency in election investigations, addresses Free SHS food concerns

D.S Mahama Iddrisu, national chairman for ACEG D.S Mahama Iddrisu, national chairman for ACEG

The Arise for Change for Economic Growth (ACEG) has called for a transparent investigation into the election-related killings that occurred in Techiman and other parts of Ghana during the 2020 and 2024 elections.

Speaking during a press briefing in Accra on January 28, 2025, D.S Mahama Iddrisu, the national chairman for ACEG, emphasized the need for impartiality in the investigative process, expressing concerns over alleged bias within the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to probe these tragic incidents.

However, the organization has raised concerns that the officers tasked with the investigation may have affiliations with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), potentially compromising the credibility of the report.

ACEG insists that any findings that do not align with video evidence in their possession will be challenged, ensuring that justice prevails for the victims and their families.

“We demand an independent and transparent investigation, Ghanaians are watching, and we will not accept any biased report, justice must prevail," he said.

He urged the current administration to take decisive action in retrieving misappropriated funds and ensuring justice for those affected by past governance failures.

The issue of food shortages in Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme was also addressed by ACEG.

Reports indicate that food supplies meant for students under the Free SHS policy have been mismanaged, leading to shortages in various schools.

He called on the government to take immediate steps to address the situation and prevent future occurrences.

"It is unacceptable that our students are going hungry while food meant for them is being mismanaged, we demand a full audit and accountability from those responsible."

Concerns have been raised over warehouses in Techiman allegedly storing government-owned rice and fertilizers, which were reportedly hidden by former NPP officials.

ACEG claims that an attempt was made to transfer these goods to another location, prompting their intervention to stop the movement. The organization has since deployed personnel to monitor the situation closely.

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