Chaos at vetting: It is inappropriate to use session to settle personal scores – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General of Ghana, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has criticised the manner in which the proceedings of the Appointments Committee has been managed.

A key part of his criticism centered on the vetting process itself.

“How can a member be given unlimited time during the vetting process?” he questioned, referring to the assertion that the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin had been granted the privilege to ask questions without restrictions.

“If you have a vetting session scheduled for one hour, how can it extend into two or three hours for just one individual?” he queried while contributing to discussions on KeyPoints on February 1.

Domelevo emphasized that such a discretion, if  allowed in such sessions should not be abused.

He further expressed concern that the purpose of vetting has been overshadowed by political and personal motives.

“The essence of vetting is to evaluate the competencies of nominees to ensure they are fit for the position they are being considered for,” Domelevo said.

“But what we see here is the use of vetting to settle personal scores, which is inappropriate,” he stated.

Domelevo also pointed to how some vetting sessions barely lasted a few minutes while others dragged on unnecessarily.

“International standards dictate that vetting should take time—at least 50 minutes per nominee. But instead, we see quick, ineffective sessions that don’t serve the public’s interest, ” he bemoaned.

He concluded by advocating for a shift in mindset among Ghana’s leaders.
“The role of vetting should not be reduced to a political platform for settling scores,” Domelevo said. “It should be a serious process aimed at determining whether a nominee is fit for the role they are to occupy.”

Domelevo’s critique is part of a broader conversation on improving the transparency, efficiency, and fairness of Ghana’s parliamentary processes.

By Christabel Success Treve

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