Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof Ransford Gyampo has wondered why Ghanaians have failed to demand accountability from those they give power to, with regard to how effectively our taxes are utilised.
“Na who cause am? It's been like this since 1992, we have had Presidents hiring chartered flights on missions abroad and nobody has questioned how much they spend.
He made this statement on Newsfile Saturday, as Ghanaians and Parliament seek information regarding Akufo-Addo’s recent trip to France, Belgium and South Africa, which is alleged to have cost £15,000 per hour.
Concerns have been raised by the Minority in Parliament and a section of the general public over the trip because the President traveled to plead for debt cancellation by the host countries, on the basis that the Covid-19 pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to the Ghanaian economy.
"So it’s been there since 1992 and it's been perpetuated by very political elites, some of whom today are demanding transparency and accountability in handling this."
My Gyampo stated that now is a great time to be 'Ghanaian' because no information could be withheld regarding the matter in question since ,"now the Right to Information Bill is in full force."
"We all have the right to know how much it cost the President to fly the chartered jet.
He however, noted that like all rights, there are general and specific limitations under the 1992 Constitution. Thus although the public has the right to know, information that has the ability to harm National Security must be handled with due diligence.
Latest Stories
-
T-bills: Interest rates increased for first time since January 1; government fails to meet target
32 mins -
Ghana retains 10th position with lowest fuel price in Africa
39 mins -
Will Ghana’s democracy stand the test of time in the 2024 elections?
4 hours -
Hindsight: Dreams fairytale run proved one thing; it is possible
5 hours -
God makes rulers, not you; you can’t choose your successor – Mahama to Akufo-Addo
6 hours -
Contributors own SSNIT, they must decide who becomes its Director-General – Austin Gamey
7 hours -
Move away from theory-based learning towards practical learning approaches – AUCC President to students
7 hours -
Haaland scores as Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest
8 hours -
Villas-Boas elected Porto president
8 hours -
Situation on frontline has worsened, Ukraine army chief says
8 hours -
US doctor describes witnessing starvation in northern Gaza
8 hours -
CAFCC: RS Berkane make final after USM Alger refused to play 2nd leg over Moroccans’ jersey
8 hours -
Elon Musk in China to discuss enabling full self driving
8 hours -
PSG clinch Ligue 1 title after Lyon’s win over Monaco
11 hours -
Guinness Ghana sets the pace at Ghana Beverage Awards with six awards
11 hours