Auditor-General uncovers GH¢7.4 million paid to four dead pensioners
Ghana's Auditor-General has reported that over GH¢7.4 million was erroneously paid to four deceased pensioners between 2019 and 2025. The report mandates the recovery of these funds from the next-of-kin and warns of potential legal action against involved bankers.
Why it matters
This highlights significant systemic failures in public payroll administration and accountability within Ghanaian government agencies.
More than GH¢7.4 million was paid to four deceased pensioners over a seven-year period, according to the Auditor-General’s latest report. This raises concerns about lapses in Ghana’s pension administration system.
The report is a factual summary of an official government audit document without editorializing.
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