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Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has dismissed comparisons between his 2016 appointment and the recent mass revocation of appointments by the government following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) electoral defeat.
According to Domelevo, critics are unfairly equating his appointment with those made by the outgoing NPP administration.
“They are, in effect, comparing apples and bananas,” he asserted in a Facebook post.
Domelevo clarified that Article 71 office holders, such as the Chief Justice, Auditor-General, and Electoral Commissioner, follow a unique appointment process that differs from regular public service recruitments. These positions are not advertised and are filled through consultations with the Council of State.
He further explained that Article 71 office holders assume office without a probation period, and their appointments take immediate effect, making them legally irreversible.
“For instance, the Auditor-General, Electoral Commissioner, and judges of the Superior Courts can only be removed through the procedures outlined in Article 146 of the Constitution,” Domelevo emphasized.
In contrast, Domelevo pointed out that other public service positions require a formal recruitment process, including advertising, shortlisting, and interviews. He questioned whether the NPP government followed these standard procedures before making the now-revoked appointment
Domelevo stressed the need for accountability and transparency in public sector recruitment.
“Public positions should be open to all qualified Ghanaians. If vacancies arise and the proper procedures are followed—without political bias—those who meet the qualifications deserve the job,” he stated.
