Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako says the police must come clear on the subject of their investigation of former appointees accused of receiving double salaries.
“What is it that they are investigating? Some of these updates cannot compromise the investigations overall. It helps also to defuse rumours and speculations,” Kweku Baako stated Saturday on news analysis show, Newsfile on JoyNews TV and Joy FM.
The veteran journalist explained that asking for updates on the investigations does not amount to demanding full disclosure but “I’m asking for some preliminary things to be made public.”
Some appointees in the erstwhile John Mahama administration who were at time Parliamentarians, are being investigated for drawing their salaries on the accounts of the legislature while at the same time, being paid by the Comptroller General.
Read: 3 ex-gov't officials cautioned for stealing; others wait their turn
The justification for Baako’s call stems from the fact that there appear to be several claims against the former appointees prompting the investigations which seemed have caused a further confusion among the public.
Particular reference is the claim by the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensa Bonsu to the effect that some of the named former appointees gave two separate bank details with different signatures to draw their salaries on accounts of both the legislature and the executive.
A senior member of the NPP's communications team had earlier alleged some former government appointees did not only receive double pay, they also took double ex gratia.
Mr. Gary Nimako Marfo said there was ample evidence backing his claim, evidence he said would be made public in the not too distant future.
However, regular updates from the investigating authorities would perhaps, sanitise discussions, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako argued.
“That is a disclosure that must be interrogated thoroughly. Is the police dealing with that [double salary] or not? Is it ex gratia they dealing with or not?”
Watch the discussion below:
Latest Stories
-
Renegotiate SML contract – Akufo-Addo to GRA, Finance Ministry
10 mins -
Ignore calls by IES for Energy Minister’s removal – Kofi Abrefa Afena
13 mins -
CAF Confederation Cup: Dreams FC’s Karim Zito to implement offensive strategy against Zamalek
18 mins -
We have tried all the regimes except the return of a former President – Kofi Amoabeng
35 mins -
Akufo-Addo accepts KPMG’s advice to end upstream petroleum and minerals audit service provided to GRA by SML
38 mins -
‘It feels amazing’ – Fatawu Issahaku on scoring first Leicester City hat-trick
52 mins -
Embracing Innovation: ICP Ghana to champion new era of decentralised computing
1 hour -
8 cringe-worthy signs you’re the other woman or one of many
1 hour -
Ho Technical University management denies knowledge of name-changing attempts
1 hour -
Global Cocoa Marketing Companies refuse to pay realistic Cocoa prices – CGCI
1 hour -
African Court delegation visits ECOWAS Court, strengthen cooperation
1 hour -
DVLA Management, Board embark on familiarisation tour of Volta, Oti
1 hour -
Is King Promise truly married or it’s just to promote a new song?
2 hours -
Today’s front pages: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
2 hours -
Shop attendant, 22, convicted for stealing over GH¢39k
2 hours