Former Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo, has sharply criticized Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, over his claim that the Hajj Village project comes at no cost to taxpayers.
Domelevo pointed out that the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) is a state-owned entity, meaning the government controls it and the public indirectly funds it through ownership.
Domelevo expressed astonishment that the government would prioritize the Hajj Village project while many Ghanaians are still reeling from the $58 million wasted on the National Cathedral project.
He emphasized how troubling it is that the current administration continues to focus on such projects amidst a history of financial mismanagement.
Kwakye Ofosu, in his defense, clarified that the Hajj Village is funded from the Ghana Airports Company’s internally generated funds and not taxpayer money.
However, Domelevo was quick to challenge this, underlining that state-owned companies are still part of the government’s financial framework, meaning taxpayer money is still involved, indirectly.
In essence, Domelevo’s criticism underscores concerns about priorities and the management of public funds, especially when so many resources have already been wasted on controversial projects.
