News:
April 8, 2026
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has taken its oversight duties to the doorstep of citizens, beginning its zonal public hearings in Tamale on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The hearings aim to scrutinise how public funds have been managed by various institutions, with a sharp focus on the Auditor-General’s reports concerning the District Assemblies Common Fund and other statutory funds for the financial year ending December 31, 2024.
Commitment to Transparency
Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei-Asare, assured the public of a fair and transparent process. She stressed that all infractions identified in the report would be thoroughly interrogated.
In a move to ensure impartiality, Osei-Asare noted that since the audit period coincides with her time in government, she handed over proceedings for the day to the Ranking Member, Hon. Samuel Atta Mills.
Who Appeared Before the Committee?
Several District Assemblies faced the committee, including:
· Nanumba North (Bimbilla), Nantong, Savelugu, Kumbungu, Sagnarigu, Gushegu, Saboba, Karaga, and Nanumba South.
Educational institutions were also in the spotlight. Those summoned included:
· Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education
· Bagabaga College of Education
· St. Charles Senior High School
· Islamic Senior High School
Courtesy Call on Regional Minister
Earlier in the day, PAC members paid a courtesy call on the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, to formally notify him of their presence and seek his support for the exercise.
What’s Next?
The PAC is scheduled to continue its sittings on Wednesday. Lawmakers will further examine Colleges of Education and extend hearings to cover institutions from the Savannah and North East Regions.
Ghanamps.com