Mahama to Meet Chief Justice, Attorney General Over Misuse of Public Funds
Mahama to Meet Chief Justice, Attorney General Over Misuse of Public Funds
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President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to meet with the Chief Justice, Attorney General, and other key stakeholders on Thursday, October 9, to address the persistent issue of mismanagement and misuse of public funds repeatedly highlighted in the Auditor-General’s reports.
Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Chief Executives of Public Services in Ho on Wednesday, October 8, President Mahama expressed deep frustration over the recurring nature of financial irregularities uncovered each year.
“I’ve been watching the Public Accounts Committee, and it’s so pathetic. Every year we gather, and the same reckless misuse of public funds is reported,” he lamented.
The President emphasized the urgent need for swift and decisive legal action against individuals and institutions found culpable of financial misconduct. He noted that without real consequences, the culture of misappropriation would persist.
According to Mahama, the Auditor-General’s findings reveal widespread financial infractions that, if prevented, could have significantly contributed to national development and social progress.
He also expressed concern over the non-implementation of constitutional provisions that require Parliament to establish a committee dedicated to following up on the Auditor-General’s recommendations. He further criticized existing mechanisms, such as the Audit Report Implementation Committees (ARICs), for being largely ineffective.
“Until people know they will be held responsible for misusing public resources, nothing will change,” the President asserted.
The scheduled meeting is expected to bring together key figures from the judiciary, executive, and oversight bodies to propose concrete measures aimed at strengthening accountability, enforcing sanctions, and creating a stronger deterrent against financial mismanagement in public institutions.
Mahama’s move signals a renewed commitment by his administration to protect public funds, uphold transparency, and restore public confidence in state institutions.
