Domelevo Warns Against Auctioning Public Positions

Former Auditor General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo has sounded a warning bell against the alarming trend of selling public positions for political gains.

He raised concerns about the risk of unqualified individuals and even criminals infiltrating public offices, driven solely by selfish interests.

Speaking at the inaugural Leadership Ethics Seminar in Ho organized by the Africa Ethics Institute, Domelevo emphasized the urgent need to instill meritocracy in the public sector.

He highlighted the current election year as an “auction year,” where political positions are up for grabs to the highest bidder, potentially allowing drug dealers and terrorists to influence political outcomes.

Domelevo lamented the pervasive culture of corruption in the country, describing it as a deeply ingrained societal ill.

He advocated for the establishment of a robust public financial management system and fiscal decentralization to combat corruption effectively.

Furthermore, he called for a revamp of anti-corruption institutions to enhance their efficiency, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with whistleblowers.

Domelevo stressed the importance of holding leaders accountable for their actions and emphasized the need for ethical and transformative leadership in Ghana.

Israel Laryea, Director of the Africa Ethics Institute, echoed Domelevo’s concerns, citing the erosion of moral values and the allure of corruption, particularly among the youth due to economic challenges.

He underscored the institute’s role in nurturing ethical values among the younger generation.