Independent voices must be part of gold programme probe – Dr Rasheed Draman
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called for independent voices to be included in any investigation into Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme by Parliament.
Dr Rasheed Draman, the Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), has suggested that independent voices should be part of any investigation into Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. The call for independent Ghanaians to join MPs in the probe was made during an interview on Joy FM’s Newsnight on Tuesday, August 25.
Dr Draman believes that a committee with eminent Ghanaians would bolster the credibility and public confidence in the process, especially considering the polarized debate over alleged losses from the programme. He pointed out that the Majority and Minority in Parliament have already taken positions on the issue, which might hinder an impartial investigation.
Dr Draman suggested that such an independent committee would enable the inquiry to focus on the national interest and ensure a credible account of the programme's management. He drew a parallel with Denmark's Public Accounts Committee, where both MPs and non-parliamentarians are involved in examining public finances. Dr Draman argued that Ghana could adopt a similar model, given the substantial public funds allegedly involved in the gold purchase programme.
He emphasized that a transparent, comprehensive investigation would be in Ghana's best interest and could help settle the competing claims over losses incurred under the programme.
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