Daniel Yao Domelevo, the former Auditor-General, has praised Organised Labour for their resolute opposition to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) sale of 60% of approximately four hotels.
During an appearance on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, the former Auditor-General commended Organised Labour for their resolute efforts to stop the hotels from being sold.
“I follow all those developments with keen interest, and I must say kudos to Organised Labour for standing their ground against what I think is not right. If you’re doing something on my behalf which is right, I think it’s proper to consult me, such that I know that you’re securing my interest,” he mentioned to host Bernard Avle.
He said that if Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the member of parliament for North Tongu, had not revealed the government’s scheme, members of Organised Labour would have been underpaid.
Calling it “strange,” Mr. Domelevo questioned the government’s choice to sell its assets to a cabinet minister.
He called on organizations such as Organised Labour to remain unwavering in their determination to hold public servants responsible for their deeds.
“So, if these things were not revealed by Ablakwa, otherwise, before you realised, it has been sold. And I find it very strange that a government will sell government property to a member of the government.
“I don’t know where we’re on conflict of interest and how we’re respecting the provision under Article 284, which says a public officer should not put himself or herself into a position whereby his personal interests would conflict with the work that he/she does. I find it a bit strange and kudos to Organised Labour, I think we need a bit more of that to hold people accountable,” he said.
Regarding the delay in the release of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice’s (CHRAJ) inquiry report on the petition submitted by Ablakwa, he criticised law enforcement organisations for their lack of consideration for the concerns of the public.
“I don’t think it is impatient of the general public, I think the enforcement agencies are really insensitive to the public. I believe everybody has heard of this saying that justice delayed is justice denied. But even in the court of law, just as CHRAJ is also doing, it is the same thing. Issues of national interest go to court, CHRAJ or enforcement agencies and it takes us forever,” he said.