Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has warned that public confidence in Ghana’s governance system is steadily eroding, citing what he describes as weak enforcement and a lack of consequences in corruption-related cases under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.
Speaking Joy News PM Express, Domelevo expressed concern that many Ghanaians no longer believe corruption cases will lead to justice, especially when they involve powerful individuals.
According to him, this growing perception is dangerous for the country’s democratic and accountability institutions.
Domelevo directed his comments at the Attorney-General (AG), urging the office to act more decisively and independently in prosecuting corruption cases.
He argued that delays, discontinuation of cases, or selective prosecutions send the wrong signal to citizens and embolden wrongdoing.
He stated that “My expectation is the same as I’ve been saying, when we’re going to fight corruption, you should fight it from the top.
“So you should take the high-profile cases…you should pick the big ones, the prominent ones, and move with speed.”
The former Auditor-General emphasized that Ghana already has strong laws and oversight mechanisms, but the problem lies in enforcement.
He stressed that institutions such as the Attorney-General’s Department must demonstrate consistency and courage, regardless of political pressure.
Domelevo also noted that ordinary citizens bear the cost of corruption through poor public services, abandoned projects, and misused public funds.
He warned that continued inaction could deepen public cynicism and weaken civic engagement.
He added that “Because people are losing hope. People are losing confidence. People think it’s going to be business as usual. Nothing is going to happen.”
He said the Attorney-General’s office must demonstrate urgency and capacity by avoiding a piecemeal approach to investigations and prosecutions.
Domelevo’s reactions come as Ghanaians are in a hurry to know what the Attorney General is doing about holding people who have looted state resources accountable.
