Former Auditor-General of Ghana, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has urged President-elect John Dramani Mahama to fulfill the promises made during his campaign and not take the overwhelming electoral victory for granted.
Domelevo emphasized that the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) secured by Mahama in the December 7 polls should be seen as a mandate to enact positive change for the country.
“He must ensure that he leaves a legacy of good governance over the next four years. This is an opportunity to show that we have lived through a period of unprecedented progress,” Domelevo said.
He cautioned that a large parliamentary majority should not lead to the approval of policies that do not benefit the people. “Having a majority does not mean passing policies that are not in the best interest of the nation.”
Domelevo also voiced support for constitutional and legal changes that could improve governance, stating, “I am all for any amendments that will ensure better governance in Ghana.”
The former Auditor-General made these remarks in response to the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) decisive victory in the 2024 elections.
Furthermore, Domelevo advocated for a clear separation between the roles of the Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice to enhance accountability. He explained that having the AG as a cabinet minister makes it difficult to hold them accountable for their actions, particularly in policy decisions.
“It is impossible to hold your colleague accountable when you are part of the decision-making process,” he said.
On a final note, Domelevo urged Mahama to start working immediately after his swearing-in to recover the looted funds, as promised during his campaign. He warned that there should be no delay in addressing this issue.
“There is no honeymoon period. Mahama and his team should hit the ground running from day one, especially on recovering the looted funds,” Domelevo stressed. “He must take immediate action to ensure that these funds are not taken out of the country.”
