ACCRA – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament today began public hearings to review the Auditor-General’s report for the year ending December 31, 2024. The committee is scrutinizing various government ministries, departments, and agencies for alleged financial irregularities.
In her opening address, the PAC Chairperson, Hon. Abena Osei Asare, emphasized the committee’s commitment to protecting public funds. She pledged to continue the work of her predecessor, James Kwame Avedzi, stating that the hearings are a crucial part of the national duty to ensure accountability.
Among those appearing before the committee were officials from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation; the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection; and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministries were cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report for various infractions. They were led by Hon. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey and Hon. James Gyekye Quayson.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
