Renowned journalist and activist Nuong Faalong has backed the government’s decision to investigate and prosecute corruption cases from the previous administration, arguing that accountability is essential for national progress.
Speaking on the matter, Faalong described the alleged financial misconduct as “obscene” and insisted that justice must take its course.
“The kind of corruption that went on in the previous administration was obscene, and it is being revealed as time goes on,” she stated.
She dismissed calls for the government to overlook past wrongdoing, asserting that such an approach would be irresponsible. “You cannot just tell the government to ignore these crimes and move on. First, you stop the bleeding, but you also have to find out what caused the bleeding,” she stressed.
While acknowledging that no court has yet ruled on the allegations, she maintained that there is enough evidence to justify legal proceedings. “You cannot say on authority that the level of corruption was obscene because we have not been able to prove it in any competent court of jurisdiction. Have we? Well, not yet. But the facts are out there,” she insisted.
Faalong also underscored the public’s right to transparency in corruption cases. “The public requires information, and we are going to court. When we go to court, you will see these things,” she noted, adding that similar scrutiny was applied in the trial of former Deputy Finance Minister Ato Forson.
She expressed confidence in the Attorney General’s commitment to due process. “Thankfully, we have an Attorney General who is very learned and professional. He is not trying to scheme to create trouble for anyone. He is going according to the facts,” she said.
Concluding her remarks, Faalong urged those accused of corruption to embrace public scrutiny. “If you claim that you are not guilty, the court will find out very soon. But the facts will be presented,” she asserted.
Her comments add to the ongoing debate on whether past corruption cases should be pursued or left behind in favor of national unity.