Former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo has commended Organised Labour for their staunch opposition to the sale of 60% shares in four hotels by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
In an interview, Domelevo lauded Organised Labour’s unwavering commitment to preventing the sale of the hotels.
He expressed his admiration for their determination and emphasized the importance of consulting stakeholders to ensure their interests are protected.
Domelevo noted that members of Organised Labour would have been shortchanged if the North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, had not exposed the government’s plan.
He questioned the government’s decision to sell its assets to a cabinet minister, calling it a conflict of interest and highlighting the need for public accountability.
He urged institutions like Organised Labour to remain resolute in holding public officials accountable for their actions.
He found it strange that a government would sell its property to a member of the government and questioned how this respects Article 284, which prohibits public officers from putting themselves in positions where their personal interests conflict with their official duties.
Domelevo also criticized the delay by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in releasing its investigation report on the petition filed by Ablakwa.
He criticized enforcement agencies for their insensitivity to public concerns, stating that justice delayed is justice denied and highlighting the prolonged process for issues of national interest in courts and other enforcement agencies.
