Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo has raised concerns about the prevalence of conflicts of interest among Ghanaian public officials.
His remarks follow the Airbus scandal, where Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng identified former President John Dramani Mahama as “Government Official 1,” but found no evidence of corruption against him in a deal facilitated by his brother, Foster Adams Mahama.
In an interview on Accra-based Citi News, Mr Domelevo attributed the frequent conflicts of interest in Ghana to the delayed passage of the Conduct of Public Office Holders Bill.
He singled out politicians as the primary culprits and suggested that their reluctance to pass the bill stems from their own involvement in such conflicts.
“I believe the bill is stalled because those responsible for facilitating its passage know they are the biggest offenders. They’ve been entangled in conflicts of interest involving family, friends, and business dealings, precisely the issues this bill aims to address. If we’re serious about ensuring public officials act ethically, the Conduct of Public Office Holders Bill must be passed,” Mr Domelevo stated.
Source: Adomonline
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