• The Akufo-Addo government, like others, have had their fair share of corruption scandals • The Sputnik V saga, Kelni GVG among others are the notable ones • There is always a debate as to whether officials found culpable in such scandals are made to face the law Though the fight against corruption in Ghana has a rather long …
A South African judge adjourned until Friday morning a public inquiry into state corruption after lawyers for former President Jacob Zuma said he was being questioned unfairly. The inquiry is looking into allegations that Zuma, ousted by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party in February 2018, allowed cronies to plunder state resources and influence senior appointments during his nine …
Ghanaian millionaire and businessman, Ibrah One has taken a swipe at the Ghanaian Police and law enforcers by revealing that the whole system has collapsed and it’s full of corruption. Ibrah who is known for freeing his mind on social media most especially via Instagram wrote: “The Police is full of corruption & the law process has collapsed.” His comment comes some …
Former Brazilian President Michel Temer has been arrested in São Paulo as part of a massive corruption investigation. Mr Temer, a 78-year-old lawyer who was in office from 2016 to 2018, is being investigated in several cases. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing. His arrest was considered imminent after he lost his legal protection when he left office. Many politicians …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he would not resign if indicted on corruption charges, as police continue to investigate several cases involving him ahead of April polls. Netanyahu, who is enmeshed in three corruption cases and denies any wrongdoing, announced last week that a snap parliamentary elections would be held in April, seeking a fresh political mandate after …
