Former Auditor‑General and EOCO Board Chair, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has called for the introduction of a Public Office Holders Conduct Bill to strengthen Ghana’s fight against corruption.
Speaking on Nhyria FM’s “Kro Yi Mu Nsem” with Barima Kofi Dawson, Mr Domelevo said many public officials engage in practices that harm the nation.
He revealed that some appointees quickly acquire wealth after taking office.
“You’ll notice that a friend you’ve known since the beginning of your life can enter politics, secure a government post, and within a few months start amassing wealth, leaving you puzzled about the source of those assets,” he observed.
He explained that the proposed legislation would require officeholders to submit annual property declarations to the Auditor‑General, who would then investigate and publish the findings so citizens can verify that the assets are not linked to corruption.
According to him, if passed, the bill would create a formal mechanism for transparency and accountability, compelling appointees to disclose their holdings and enabling the auditor‑general to scrutinize them publicly.
“We need this bill because, once passed, it will let us curb misconduct by public officials. It will empower investigations into appointees who quickly amass lavish homes and luxury cars within months or years of assuming office,” said the anti-corruption crusader.
Mr Domelevo also warned against “family‑and‑friends” government, arguing that allowing two or more relatives to serve simultaneously fuels misconduct.
“It’s the Ghanaian taxpayer’s money that runs the country, so if one family member lands a government post, we should give other family members a chance too. We can’t let a single family monopolise the public purse,” he stated.
He cited international bodies such as the World Bank, where such nepotism is prohibited.
He says that before one becomes President, his or her relatives must be blocked from being part of the government.
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