Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei says the debate over the release of GHS350 million for emergency flood relief has raised serious concerns about respect for the Constitution and how public funds are managed.
Speaking during an interview on Thursday, July 9, Appiagyei said the matter is not just about politics but about ensuring that the country’s laws and constitutional processes are followed.
“We cannot ignore the Constitution and create constitutional chaos,” she said.
She stressed that respecting court rulings and following constitutional procedures are important to protecting public money.
“If the laws can be ignored, then we are not safe,” she said.
The Deputy leader said Ghanaians should be worried because public trust depends on government officials obeying the law when handling state resources.
“Our funds are not being taken good care of if people fail to follow the laws and the Constitution to the letter,” she said.
She also said the Attorney General, as the government’s chief legal adviser, should ensure that constitutional procedures are followed instead of relying on personal views.
“The adviser on constitutional matters should be up to the task and not express personal opinion,” she said.
The Minority is calling for more information on the matter and says greater accountability is needed to rebuild public confidence in the management of state finances.
