The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the ongoing problem of “ghost names” on the public payroll.
These fraudulent entries have drained public funds for years and remain a key target for reform aimed at enhancing financial management and rebuilding public trust.
Dr. Bawumia noted that the government is systematically tackling this issue by consistently reviewing the payroll database to ensure its accuracy.
He stressed that only legitimate and authorized employees should receive government payments, and the removal of “ghost names” is an ongoing process to protect public resources.
During a visit to Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya West Constituency, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the necessity of a clean payroll system as a key element of the government’s anti-corruption agenda.
He pointed out that removing fraudulent names not only saves public funds but also enhances the efficiency of government operations.
Dr. Bawumia assured the public of the government’s dedication to combating all forms of corruption, including the pervasive issue of “ghost names.
He believes this is a vital step toward ensuring accountability and transparency in Ghana’s public financial systems.
Through the Ghana Card, we have made significant strides in eliminating ghost names from government payrolls. Our first operation targeted the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), where we identified and removed 29,000 ghost names, saving GH¢400 million
Similarly, the National Service Scheme saw 44,000 ghost personnel removed, resulting in savings of over GH¢300 million. The Controller and Accountant General has since removed all ghost names from the government payroll.
Today, we can confidently assert that the Ghana Card has helped eradicate ghost names from our government’s payroll
