ACEPA backs full probe of Domestic Gold Purchase Programme from inception
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called for independent voices to be included in any parliamentary probe into Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
Dr Rasheed Draman, the Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), has advocated for an independent parliamentary inquiry into Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. This call for a thorough investigation follows claims of alleged losses stemming from the programme’s inception. During an appearance on Joy FM’s Newsnight, Dr Draman emphasized the importance of a transparent examination of the programme, particularly given the significant sums of money involved for a developing nation reliant on external funding.
He cautioned against limiting the probe to the period after the Ghana Gold Board’s establishment and proposed forming a committee that includes both parliamentarians and respected non-parliamentary figures to maintain public trust and ensure the investigation focuses on national interests. Dr Draman suggested that such an approach, reminiscent of Denmark’s Public Accounts Committee, would help prioritize the country’s financial performance and accountability over partisan considerations.
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