Investigate $46,000 Loss

The Ghanaian Times reports that Parliament last Friday called for full scale investigations into the loss of 46,000 dollars entrusted in the care of sacked Sports Minister, Mallam Yusuf Ali Isa.

Following a statement on the incident in the floor of the House by Mr Abuga Pele (NDC Chiana/Paga), members said the investigation was necessary to determine how the money got missing.

Ms Hawa Yakbu (NPP Bawku Central) said the investigation should also cover other ministries to expose all forms of malpractices and indicated that the investigation should be able to determine whether Mallam Isa was framed up or not.

Mr Kosi Kedem (NDC Hohoe South) said people should not take undue advantage of the incident to say what they liked because the Minister was dealing with circumstances he did not understand.

Papa Owusu Ankomah (Deputy Majority Leader) drew attention to the fact that the President had already caused an investigation into the matter and pleaded with members to wait for the results of that investigation. He said in revoking the appointment, the President did not give the impression that Mallam Isa had done anything unlawful or had misappropriated the money.

Mr John Mahama (NDC Bole) applauded the President's decision and called for its support but expressed doubted about whether the money left the shores of the country.