A former Auditor-General, , has criticised the John Dramani Mahama-led government over what he believes is a misplaced priority.
Reacting to the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu's statement that the construction of the Hajj Village will not come at any cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer, Domelevo described the project as 'fruitless and wasteful.' He expressed his shock over the government's decision to prioritise the construction of the project, especially when the economy is still recovering from the trauma of the $58 million spent on the National Cathedral with little to show for it. "It is truly astonishing-especially as we grapple with recovering over $58 million squandered on the National Cathedral project- that one of the key priorities of the Mahama administration is the fruitless and wasteful Hajj Village project," he disclosed on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Domelevo echoed similar concerns raised by a section of Ghanaians regarding the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) being a state-owned enterprise, with its proceeds and revenue belonging to the state.
He dismissed the assertion that the project would not be developed using state funds.
