Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has launched a scathing attack on government appointees who have failed to comply with Ghana’s asset declaration laws, demanding that President John Dramani Mahama immediately dismiss all defaulters to preserve the integrity of his administration.
Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk on Wednesday, Mr. Domelevo described the widespread non-compliance as a “gross display of indiscipline” and an outright “disrespect” to the President, who had publicly directed all appointees to declare their assets by the end of March or face sanctions.
According to data compiled by The Fourth Estate, only a fraction of government officials have fulfilled this legal obligation. Out of 55 ministers and deputy ministers, just 46 have complied. Among presidential staffers, 24 out of 32 submitted their forms, and only 47 out of 84 heads of state institutions have followed the President’s directive.
“This is not how to reset a country,” Domelevo declared, criticizing the failure of key government figures to uphold a basic standard of transparency.
He argued that President Mahama must send a clear signal by taking bold and immediate action: “The axe must fall immediately. If the team that is supposed to help the President manage the affairs of the country is so undisciplined, it shows a lack of respect for the President and his office.”
Domelevo insisted that the President should show no leniency: “Clear all of them. There are about 33 million Ghanaians—many of whom are competent and ready to serve with integrity.”
The former Auditor General’s remarks come amid growing concerns about accountability and anti-corruption efforts in the current administration. While President Mahama has led by example—submitting his own declaration on February 18—critics say follow-through on enforcement has been weak.
Observers say Domelevo’s call adds pressure on the presidency to demonstrate that the rule of law applies to all, regardless of rank or office.
