The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has adjourned its sitting after the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Agro-Business failed to appear before the Committee. The Ranking Member of the PAC, Samuel Atta-Mills, announced the adjournment, citing the absence of the two key ministries.
According to Mr. Atta-Mills, the Committee had invited the ministries, along with their departments and agencies, to appear before it. However, they failed to honour the invitation, prompting the Committee to bring its proceedings to a close. The absence of the ministries has raised concerns about their accountability and transparency.
The adjournment came after the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, led by its Minister, Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, appeared before the Committee earlier in the day. The Ministry’s appearance demonstrated its commitment to accountability and transparency, unlike the two absent ministries.
The PAC has rescheduled its proceedings for Friday, August 22, 2025. It remains to be seen whether the absent ministries will appear before the Committee on the new date. The Committee’s actions are aimed at ensuring accountability and transparency in government ministries and agencies.
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