Former Auditor-General Yaw Domelovo has called for an end to the culture of impunity in which public officers recklessly misuse public resources without accountability.
Ghana has faced longstanding challenges with financial mismanagement and corruption among public officers. Over the years, reports from the Auditor General’s office have highlighted cases of unaccounted expenditures, procurement irregularities, and misappropriation of public funds.
Mr. Domelovo, during his tenure as Auditor-General, was at the forefront of uncovering financial infractions and calling for stringent measures to recover stolen funds. However, his tenure was cut short in 2020 when he was asked to proceed on forced leave, a move many believed was politically motivated due to his firm stance against corruption.
Speaking in a recent interview with GHOne TV, Mr. Domelovo emphasized that the Attorney General must actively investigate and audit cases of financial mismanagement to establish the facts and take necessary action.
“My biggest happiness today is that the president did not only sanction the oral, which has brought his preliminary work almost to an end, but the president also promised more or less oral operations to prevent or loot,” Mr. Domelovo remarked. He stressed the importance of holding the current administration to the same standards of accountability to ensure that government appointees do not escape justice if they engage in financial misconduct.
Despite his removal, Mr. Domelovo has remained a vocal advocate for accountability, urging Ghanaians to demand transparency from their leaders. He pointed out that for true progress to be made, those in power must ensure that both current and future governments are held to the same high standards of integrity.
“Moreover, it is said that the current administration will also be held to the same standard of accountability, which I think is good news, and Ghanaians should hold him accountable for that,” he added, reinforcing the role of civil society in demanding good governance.
Domelovo’s call aligns with growing public demand for stricter measures against corruption and the implementation of systems that prevent the misuse of state resources. Analysts suggest that beyond investigations, there must be legal repercussions for public officials found guilty of financial malpractice.
As Ghana continues its fight against corruption, the former Auditor-General’s words serve as a reminder that accountability must not be selective but rather an integral part of governance to safeguard national resources for development.
