Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on the government to continue pursuing the recovery of allegedly stolen public funds while ensuring that arrests of suspects are carried out in a lawful and civilised manner.
In a Facebook post, Cudjoe stated that although law enforcement agencies should adopt respectful and professional procedures when arresting accused persons and setting bail conditions, they must not be discouraged from investigating and recovering misappropriated state resources.
“While we call for civilised ways of conducting arrests of accused persons and setting bail conditions, the state should not relent or be intimidated by anyone or any group in ensuring that stolen funds and reckless dissipation of public resources are retrieved,” he wrote.
His comments come amid heightened public debate over recent arrests involving political figures and allegations of selective justice.
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Cudjoe also directed remarks at the National Peace Council, urging the body to broaden its focus beyond concerns about political tensions arising from organised opposition to arrests.
According to him, the Council should equally encourage individuals who may have misappropriated public funds to voluntarily admit wrongdoing and make restitution.
“The Peace Council should not just talk about rising ‘tension’ due to mobilised, organised opposition to the arrest of a party foot soldier; it should also encourage all looters still alive to come forward, confess, pay back with interest, and walk away,” he added.
Cudjoe’s remarks add to the growing national conversation on anti-corruption efforts, due process, and the role of state institutions in safeguarding public funds while maintaining the rule of law.