The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated the government’s commitment to tackling the persistent issue of “ghost names” on the public payroll system.
Bawumia emphasized that this problem, which has long drained public resources and eroded trust in the country’s financial management, is being systematically addressed.
He stated that the payroll database is under ongoing scrutiny to maintain its integrity and ensure that only authorized and legitimate employees receive government payments.
During a tour of Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya West constituency, Bawumia affirmed the government’s dedication to combating various forms of corruption, including the widespread issue of “ghost names” on government payrolls.
“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.”
