Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has been appointed as the new Board Chairman of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
In brief remarks following his appointment, Mr. Domelevo underscored the urgency of tackling corruption, noting the significant financial losses it causes to the state.
“The amount of money lost to corruption in Ghana is alarming,” he said. “We cannot allow this to continue unchecked. EOCO has a critical role to play in reversing this trend, and I look forward to contributing to that mission.”
He also emphasized the importance of institutional independence and professionalism in combating economic crimes and money laundering.
Mr Domelevo is widely respected for his strong stance on accountability and fiscal discipline.
As Auditor-General, he uncovered several financial irregularities in the public sector, a record that won him praise from civil society organisations and governance experts.
His controversial exit from office in 2021 sparked concerns over institutional independence and the fight against corruption.
He was a member of President John Mahama's Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee that was tasked to collect data and provide recommendations to the President for further action on possible cases of corruption.
The committee eventually presented its report to the Attorney-General, who is working to start prosecutions.