Walewale: The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, has called for investigations into concerns raised in the Auditor-General's report on government arrears and payables, stressing that the Minority would support full disclosure if the claims are proven to be accurate.
According to Ghana Web, Abdul-Kabiru, speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, stated that while the Minority believes parts of the report contain 'half-truths', any confirmed irregularities must be subjected to proper scrutiny, with legal action applied where necessary. He emphasized the importance of accountability and stated that if investigations establish wrongdoing, those responsible must face sanctions under the law.
Abdul-Kabiru specifically referenced an intervention programme supported by the World Bank, which the report suggested may have revealed certain irregularities. He argued that such matters should be referred to the appropriate investigative bodies for independent examination. Furthermore, he questioned why the matter was being discussed publicly when the full report had not yet been formally presented to Parliament. He suggested that there might be a political motive behind the minister's actions.
The deputy finance minister provided additional context, explaining that the government had paid for a total of 34,000 metric tonnes of rice as part of measures introduced to address the effects of a dry spell. However, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture reportedly received and distributed only 24,000 metric tonnes, leaving 10,000 metric tonnes unaccounted for despite full payment having been made.