Former Auditor-General of Ghana, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has urged the incoming John Mahama administration to not take its overwhelming electoral victory for granted.
He emphasized that the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) secured by Mahama in the December 7 elections should be seen as an opportunity to enact positive changes for the country.
Domelevo stressed that Mahama should aim to leave a legacy of unprecedented good governance, ensuring that the people of Ghana benefit from his leadership.
He cautioned against using the parliamentary majority to pass policies that are not in the best interest of the people.
Additionally, Domelevo expressed support for any constitutional or legal amendments that could improve governance in the country. He also called for the complete separation of the roles of Attorney General and Minister of Justice to enhance accountability, arguing that it was impossible for an Attorney General, who is also a cabinet minister, to be held accountable by fellow ministers.
“In fact, there is no way that you can sit in cabinet, be part of a policy decision or any decision, and when a decision is implemented with even advice from you, you come back and hold that your colleague, member of parliament or cabinet accountable,” he said
The former Auditor-General also urged Mr Mahama to immediately begin work after his swearing-in to recover the looted funds as he promised, adding that he should not relent as there was work to be done.
“He and his team should know that there is no honeymoon for them. He and his team should hit the ground running. Fortunately, he is not a novice at this, he has been there before and knows what to do.
“I think from day one after swearing-in, he and his team should start to work for what needs to be done immediately, especially the looted funds he promised us that he is going to recover.
“I think he must take immediate action to ensure that these monies are not taken out of the country,” he said.
