Investigative journalist and acting Deputy Executive Director of EOCO, Raymond Archer, has dismissed claims that the recent public-driven investigation into looted funds is a political witch-hunt.
Speaking to GHOne in an interview monitored by MyNewsGh, Archer expressed gratitude for the public’s enthusiasm and participation.
“The public was very excited to contribute. The more information we received, the more we worked. We are very happy and thank everyone for their participation,” he said.
Addressing criticisms that some members of the investigative committee were using the process to settle personal scores, Archer dismissed the claims as political rhetoric. “This has nothing to do with settling scores.
The focus of this exercise is to interface with the public and gather information that may lead to the recovery of looted funds or assets. It was purely driven by public interest, not a personal agenda,” he explained.
He further emphasized that the initiative was in line with the President’s vision and that he had no personal conflicts with anyone.
“I have no enemies. If someone has an issue with me, I am willing to recuse myself. This is a national exercise, not a political one,” he stressed.
Archer also revealed that the process had now moved to the next phase under the Attorney General’s review.
“The Attorney General is now reviewing the cases to determine the next steps. If we successfully retrieve the full value of the petitions, it could lead to significant recoveries,” he stated.
