Is Manasseh auditing Auditor-General or putting Zoomlion on trial as usual?
Introduction: A question of fairness I am a Ghanaian writer passionate about environmental sanitation and the work of private waste management companies, especially the prestigious Zoomlion Ghana Limited. I am concerned when people, including Manasseh Azure Awuni, appear to undermine a company that has created jobs, helped address sanitation challenges and contributed to Ghana becoming […]
Ghanaian writer Manasseh Azure Awuni has been critical of Zoomlion Ghana Limited for over a decade, questioning the company's actions without acknowledging its achievements and positive contributions to environmental sanitation and waste management. This raises concerns about the fairness and balance of his journalism.
One significant issue is Manasseh's investigation into the Auditor-General's special audit, which allegedly understated COVID-19 expenditure by GH¢780 million, recording only GH¢96.3 million. While an essential topic, the focus on Zoomlion may overshadow the investigation's primary purpose.
The Auditor-General did not award Zoomlion contracts or determine which expenditures should be included or excluded. Therefore, the responsibility for the alleged underreporting should be directed toward the Ghana Audit Service, not the private waste management company.
Manasseh correctly points out that approximately GH¢775 million of the GH¢780 million fumigation expenditure went to Zoomlion. However, this does not justify excessive attention on the company. Instead, it highlights the need for proportionality and fairness in journalism, ensuring that every institution and individual involved in the procurement process receives equal scrutiny.
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