A local governance analyst, George Kyei Baffour, is calling for investigations into the work of former Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Kojo Bonsu saying that he should answer to calls for accountability.
Mr. Bonsu announced his resignation on Tuesday, following weeks of pressure from the Kumasi Traditional Council and other interest groups.
The Council had accused Kojo Bonsu of gross insubordination and called for his removal from office.
[contextly_sidebar id=”OYK5a5ko3ikFso9w4I0rfQv9Idy4Zw16″]Some Assembly Members in Kumasi have also made allegations of corruption against the immediate past Chief Executive, and have called for investigations into his tenure.
Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Kyei Baffour said Kojo Bonsu could have cooperated with the chiefs and the assembly members to avert the troubles that have forced him out of office.
He explains that “all the allegations are related to matters of accountability. If you are a chief executive, you are expected to implement decisions of the assembly and by so doing, you have to report to the assembly so when the assembly demands accountability, you are obliged under the law to respond to it. If you refuse, it becomes an issue.”
Mr. Baffour suggested that, the assembly should set up a committee to probe the allegation further.
“Now that he is out of office, I think that the assembly should hold on. If it is properly constituted and starts working, the assembly has the capacity to set up a committee to go into all the issue.”
Bonsu has no legacy
Assembly member for Abusuakuruwa Electoral area in Kumasi, Maxwell Ofosu Boakye, who called for the probe, cited some instances of financial malfeasance against Mr. Bonsu.
He stated that, the cost of the development of the Rattray Park had been inflated. Mr. Baffour also believes the park project cannot be touted as a legacy of the ex-mayor.
“I have strong reservations as to people attributing that development to him and touting it as Bonsu’s legacy. How can development undertaken by Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly be a legacy of Kojo Bonsu? It cannot be and should not be and must not be. These are projects by the assembly and he as the chief executive only acts to implement them.”
President must make right replacement
In his recommendation for a replacement for the Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Baffour appealed to President Mahama to appoint persons who can work well with the people.
“If he is appointing anybody for any district or metropolis, the person must be somebody who understands the social economic and political dynamics of the area; somebody who is a team player and can work with the people. He must be somebody who has very good human relationship who understands the decentralized system. These are things that are important that need to be check. ” he concluded.
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By: Farida Shaibu/citifmonline.com/Ghana