Domelevo backs OSP probe into GH¢70k allegation

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has endorsed the Office of the Special Prosecutor's (OSP) decision to probe the alleged GH¢70,000 payment connected to the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. He emphasized that the controversy must be independently examined to determine the truth, despite Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei denying any involvement.

Domelevo noted that the allegations have emerged multiple times and should not be dismissed based solely on Appiagyei's denial. He urged the OSP to examine the authenticity of both the disputed memorandum and the signature attributed to Appiagyei. The former auditor-general also questioned the propriety of MPs receiving payments from the Presidency after participating in parliamentary vetting.

He suggested that MPs' stipends should typically be budgeted for through Parliament, rather than funds from another government institution. On Channel One TV, Domelevo stated that the OSP should conduct a forensic analysis of the disputed document to ascertain whether it was authored by Appiagyei or if her signature was forged. He expressed confidence that the investigation would clarify whether the allegations are baseless or if there is truth to the claims.

Appiagyei has denied receiving or discussing any money related to the ministerial vetting process and has characterized the memorandum alleging the GH¢70,000 payment as a fake.