By: Ama Gyamfuah
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo has urged John Mahama’s incoming administration to embrace their resounding electoral victory with humility and a commitment to national service.
Speaking during a media engagement about the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) dominant win in the 2024 elections, Mr. Domelevo emphasized that the party’s significant parliamentary majority signifies the public’s confidence in Mahama’s ability to deliver effective governance.
“The expectation is for him to leave a legacy of unprecedented good governance over the next four years. He should not exploit his majority in Parliament to push through policies that may not serve the people’s interests.
“Any amendments to the Constitution or laws aimed at improving governance should be pursued thoughtfully,” he said.
Mr. Domelevo also called for the full separation of the Attorney General’s office from the Ministry of Justice to enhance accountability.
He argued that an Attorney General serving as a cabinet minister cannot effectively hold other ministers accountable.
“There’s no way you can sit in cabinet, contribute to policy decisions, and later hold your colleagues accountable for implementing decisions that may have been influenced by your advice”.
“There’s no room for a honeymoon. President Mahama and his team must start work immediately. He has the advantage of experience, having been in office before, and should prioritize recovering the looted funds as he pledged. Immediate action is critical to ensure these funds are not taken out of the country,” Mr. Domelevo urged.
He charged the incoming administration to prioritize rebuilding trust and fulfilling the mandate entrusted to them by the people.
