Daniel Yaw Domelevo, former Auditor-General of Ghana, has called on Ghanaians to take an active role in combating corruption, stressing that leaders who are themselves corrupt cannot be trusted to lead efforts against it.
“A corrupt individual cannot correct their own wrongdoing,” Domelevo stated. “We cannot entrust the fight against corruption to leaders who are part of the problem.”
Domelevo made these remarks while speaking as the guest speaker at a regional conference organized by the Crusaders Against Corruption in Kumasi.
Drawing inspiration from the public outcry that led to the cancellation of the new Parliament House project, Domelevo encouraged Ghanaians to take a similar approach in challenging corruption.
He also emphasized the importance of exposing corruption, citing Kenya as an example where citizens successfully mobilized against certain decisions made by the president.
Domelevo urged Ghanaians to speak out against governmental actions that could lead to corruption, while ensuring such protests remain peaceful and constructive.
“We need leaders who will ensure equitable distribution of resources and opportunities,” he added. “Leaders who will not prioritize one region over another or misuse funds meant for vital national projects.”
The former Auditor-General lamented the severe consequences of corruption on Ghana’s development and called on the youth to lead the charge for a better future.
He also reminded current leaders who boast about past achievements that they should be held accountable for failing to preserve those gains for the younger generation.
Emmanuel Wilson, Chief Crusader of the Crusaders Against Corruption, highlighted that the purpose of the conference was to foster a large movement of citizens dedicated to fighting corruption.
