The Minority caucus in Parliament has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate the alleged misappropriation of resources in the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) in Wa West.
They claim that Vida Dioretey, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Wa West, redirected project assets, including equipment and a substantial maintenance fund, to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate in the area.
According to the Minority, these alleged actions reflect a serious misuse of public funds for political gain, raising concerns about accountability and governance standards in the district.
Central to their complaint is the assertion that Dioretey allocated DRIP project machinery and a GH¢400,000 maintenance fund to the NPP candidate, who has no formal role within the district assembly or rights to these resources.
Ranking Member of Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, condemned the alleged actions and urged the OSP to act swiftly.
He emphasized the importance of imposing penalties on the DCE to uphold public trust in local governance.
“Why has the NPP candidate been given access to public resources? Is she a member of Parliament or the District Chief Executive? We have petitioned the OSP for a thorough investigation and immediate action against the DCE,” he stated.
“Almost GH¢400,000 intended for each district assembly’s DRIP management has reportedly been handed over, along with machinery, to a candidate with no legitimate ties to these assets while there is an incumbent MP who approved this funding in Parliament,” he added.
The DRIP initiative was designed to improve district road infrastructure, support rural transport routes, and promote accessibility.
The Minority caucus contends that these resources should not be diverted to individuals seeking political office, particularly when they lack any formal administrative or elected responsibilities in local government.
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