Former Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, asserts that he worked diligently during his tenure to contribute to Ghana’s development.
In an exclusive interview with JoyNews following his arrest in May, the esteemed surgeon expressed confidence that history would judge him fairly, as all his actions were driven by his deep commitment to the country.
News of his arrest, followed by his subsequent release two weeks later by the Special Prosecutor, emerged on Wednesday evening. Prof. Frimpong-Boateng is under investigation for alleged corruption and corruption-related activities, including his alleged involvement in the disappearance of approximately 500 excavators. Despite describing the arrest as victimization, he maintained that he had no regrets.
According to the former minister, such sacrifices are necessary to safeguard the country. He stated, “People often say that Ghana is not a country worth dying for, but I believe that it is precisely for that reason that we ought to die for Ghana. This is because if you die for an entity that will expect something good in return, that is no sacrifice.” Prof. Frimpong-Boateng drew inspiration from his faith and cited Jesus Christ’s sacrificial act as an example.
While acknowledging his mistakes, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng found solace in the knowledge that he had diligently worked to improve Ghana. He stated, “I take it that I’ve done my job, and at the end of it all, when I am no longer here, I can say I did my job, I tried to make Ghana a better place. I tried with all my mistakes, but I don’t think that with all these mistakes, you can find many people who have gone through and done what I’ve done in this country.”
The Special Prosecutor had invited the renowned heart surgeon for questioning regarding his report on the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) a few weeks ago, which led to his alleged arrest.
Professor Frimpong-Boateng was subsequently granted bail.
Meanwhile, the Special Prosecutor has stated that necessary action will be taken against all individuals implicated in the controversial report. In a statement released on May 2, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) affirmed its commitment to addressing any wrongdoing identified in the report authored by the renowned heart surgeon.
In summary, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng asserts that he dedicated himself to Ghana’s development during his time as Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology. Despite being under investigation for alleged corruption, he stands firm in his belief that his actions were for the country’s benefit. The Special Prosecutor intends to take appropriate action against those implicated in the report, which examined illegal mining activities.
Source – myjoyonline.com
