By: DS
The nation awaits the next steps in the Auditor General saga, following the removal of Lara Taylor-Pearce and her deputy, Tamba Momoh, from office on November 2021.
The Tribunal Report, presented to Parliament by Deputy Minister of Justice Alphonso Sesay on Friday, August 30, 2024, detailed several irregularities, including unjustified conclusions, improper external confirmations, and conflicts of interest.
Parliament has been adjourned until October 31, 2024, when members will reconvene to debate the report and vote on its recommendations. The tribunal’s findings have sparked a constitutional process, with far-reaching implications for the auditing institutions and accountability in public office.
As the country moves forward, many are left wondering what the future holds for the Auditor General’s office and the individuals involved. The coming parliamentary session will be crucial in shedding light on the next steps and ensuring accountability in government.
In a related development, the office of the President announced on July 9, 2024, that President Bio had accepted all the tribunal’s recommendations, including the removal of Taylor-Pearce and Momoh. The President directed the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to initiate the necessary procedures for their removal.
