The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies. In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Abena Osei Asare, announced that the hearings will consider four key Auditor-General’s reports: the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) and other statutory funds, the accounts of District Assemblies for the financial year (IGF), pre-university education institutions, and colleges of education for the year ending December 31, 2024. She assured District Assemblies and other institutions cited in the reports that the...
Parliamentary Committee Monitors Environmental Practices at Sentuo Oil Refinery
The Committee on Environment, Science and Technology of Parliament today undertook a monitoring visit to the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema as part of its oversight mandate on environmental sustainability practices. Management of the Refinery received the Committee and outlined key safety and environmental measures, including surface and groundwater monitoring systems and advanced flare technology designed to detect spillages and safely decompose harmful gases. These measures, officials explained, are intended to protect surrounding communities and safeguard the environment. The Committee toured the facility to observe operations and acquire firsthand information on the refinery’s compliance with environmental standards. Chairman of the...
“PAC Will Be Fair, Not Witch-Hunting” — Committee Engages Ashanti Regional Minister
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has paid a working visit to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, to brief him on the Committee’s ongoing Zonal Public Hearing in the Region as part of its oversight responsibilities. Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Abena Osei Asare, explained that District Assemblies and public schools in Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, and Western North Regions cited for infractions in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report have been invited to respond. She assured that the Committee will exercise its mandate with fairness, emphasizing that “PAC will be fair, not witch-hunting” and will recommend appropriate...
Government Approves Payment of Salary Arrears for GES Staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the approval of salary arrears payment for eligible staff, following clearance from the Ministry of Finance. In a circular dated April 20, 2026, the Service confirmed that the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has been authorized to disburse arrears covering the period from August 1, 2024, to November 2025. The payments will be made in five installments beginning in May 2026. According to the schedule, staff will receive arrears in four-month tranches across May, June, July, and August. Regional Directors have been instructed to promptly convey the information to all heads...
Bank of Ghana Clarifies Earnings Rules for Content Creators
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a clarification on how payouts to Ghanaian content creators from digital platforms, including earnings from X, should be treated under the country’s financial regulations. According to the statement, such inflows are classified as service export proceeds and are permissible under existing foreign exchange rules. Creators may receive their earnings through Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) held with banks in Ghana or directly into Ghana Cedi accounts, provided transactions comply with regulatory requirements. The Bank acknowledged concerns raised by some creators about difficulties in accessing funds, but assured that properly processed transactions should not ordinarily...
Girls in Tech Camp Inspires Future Innovators in Tamale
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with UNESCO and Beijing Normal University, has concluded a week-long Girls in Tech Camp held from April 13 to 17, 2026, at Bagabaga College of Education in Tamale. The initiative underscored the importance of equipping girls with technological skills to compete on the global stage. More than sixty girls from schools including Northern School of Business, Tamale Senior High School, Tamale Girls Senior High School, Bagabaga College of Education Model School, and Danshele KG and Primary School took part in intensive training, orientation, and practical sessions designed to boost their digital and technological...
Ministry Staff Trained on Cybersecurity and Child Online Protection
The Research, Statistics and Information Management (RSIM) Directorate of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has successfully completed a four-day training programme on Cybersecurity and Child Online Protection for staff of the Ministry. Organised in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA), the training formed part of efforts to strengthen staff capacity in digital safety and child protection, particularly in the face of rising online risks. Officers from the CSA facilitated the sessions, guiding participants through key aspects of child online protection with emphasis on the risks and vulnerabilities associated with children’s digital activities in Ghana. The training also...
Ghana Records 78,909 Deaths in 2025 – Local Government Minister
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has disclosed that Ghana recorded 78,909 deaths in 2025. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series on Monday, April 20, Mr Ibrahim said the figures were compiled by the Births and Deaths Registry under his ministry. He revealed that the department registered a total of 6,693,852 birth and death entries during the year under review. “(We) registered 6,693,852 birth and death, and (out of the figure) 78,909 (are) deaths,” the minister stated. He added lightheartedly, “We projected the death figure; we didn’t know that number of [people] were going to...
Government to Digitise Power Outage Reporting via WhatsApp
The government is set to introduce a digital platform that will allow Ghanaians to report electricity faults instantly through WhatsApp, enabling technical teams to respond more swiftly to outages. According to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, the initiative is designed to eliminate delays linked to traditional call centres and strengthen communication between service providers and consumers. Speaking on the final day of the President’s resetting tour of the Northern Region, Dr. Jinapor stated, “We are committed to improving both the electricity subsector, the renewable sector, and the petroleum sector. We’ll also improve on our communication.”...
Government Raises Allowances for Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers
Paramount chiefs and queen mothers across Ghana will now receive a significant boost in their monthly allowances, following an announcement by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 20, the Minister revealed that the allowance has been increased from GH¢1,000 to GH¢3,000 in 2025. He noted that under the previous administration, traditional leaders had been receiving GH¢1,000 monthly. “The ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, increased the allowance of paramount chiefs from GH¢1,000 to GH¢3,000. For the last eight years, our chiefs were stagnated in...