Governance expert and policy analyst Prof. Enoch Antwi has rejected claims that prosecutions involving politicians should automatically be described as witch-hunting, arguing that criminal allegations should be assessed on their legal merits.
Speaking on TV3, Prof. Antwi said corruption is a global challenge and should not be treated as a partisan issue.
“I’ve never seen witches in politics. So which witches are you hunting?” he asked.
He said while political actors often describe prosecutions as politically motivated, the focus should instead be on whether evidence supports the charges before the courts.
“If you corrupt yourself, we have corrupt people in politics all over the world. Those need to be fished out and punished by the law,” he stated.
According to Prof. Antwi, corruption cases should be distinguished from political competition to preserve public confidence in the justice system.
He argued that labelling every prosecution as witch-hunting risks diverting attention from the legal issues before the courts.
Prof. Antwi maintained that the emphasis should remain on accountability through due process rather than political slogans.
