The Commission of Inquiry tasked by President-elect
John Mahama to enquire into judgement debt cases in the nation has indicated
the Commission will resume sitting on Monday, December 17.
The Commission went on a brief break but will
commence proceedings from December 17 to Wednesday, December 19 at the old
Parliament House in Accra.
A statement released and signed by the Public
Relations Officer of the Commission, George William Dove, reminded the public
that the sittings will commence at 10.00 am to 4.00 pm each day.
A portion of the release read: "Members of the
public who wish to testify or volunteer information are first to report at the
Commission’s office to give their statement. The Commission will then schedule
a date for them to give evidence. All those who intend to testify or volunteer
information to the Commission but are unable to be present in person are
requested to submit memoranda to the Commission. All such memoranda will be
treated confidentially.”
According to the Commission, persons can volunteer
information or any relevant revelations to assist it in its task. The
Commission assured the informants that they will be protected and their
identities not disclosed.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Commission are:
a) To ascertain the causes of any inordinate
payments made from public funds in satisfaction of judgment debts since the
1992 Constitution came into force;
b) To ascertain the causes of any inordinate
payments from public funds and financial losses arising from arbitration
awards, negotiated settlements and akin processes since the 1992 Constitution
came into force; and
c) To make recommendations to the Government for
ensuring that, as far as practicable
i.The instances where public funds are utilized to
make payments in satisfaction of judgment debts and public debts arising from
akin processes are limited;
ii.Government does not incur undue financial losses
when it does business with private persons or institutions.
Source: Adu Gyamfi Ameyaw
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