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Former Auditor General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for his appointees to declare their assets but expressed concern about the timing of the requirement. According to Domelevo, the directive should have been enforced before the ministers were sworn into office.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, January 23, Domelevo emphasized that asset declaration is a vital tool for fostering transparency and accountability in governance.
His comments follow President Mahama’s directive issued on Wednesday, January 22, during the swearing-in of six newly appointed ministers. The President urged the appointees to declare their assets as part of efforts to bolster public trust and uphold ethical standards in government.
While acknowledging the President’s intentions, Domelevo suggested that requiring asset declarations earlier in the process would have sent a stronger message. “If I were the President—thankfully, I am not—I would have told them, after going through vetting and all of that, to go and declare their assets and liabilities before I swear them in,” he remarked.
He further explained that adhering strictly to this practice would demonstrate a more robust commitment to good governance and set a higher ethical benchmark for public officeholders.
Domelevo’s comments have reignited conversations around asset declaration laws in Ghana, with many calling for reforms to make the process more effective in curbing corruption and promoting accountability.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
