Ghana. A-G uncovers GH¢7.5 million in illegal pension payments to 4 dead pensioners
A report by the Auditor-General (A-G) has found that four deceased pensioners continued to receive pension benefits long after their deaths, resulting in overpayments totalling GH¢7,494,975.34 between February 2019 and March 2026. The findings, contained in the Report of the Auditor‑General on the Public Accounts of Ghana Ministries, Departments and Other Agencies for the year ended 31 December 2025, identified a serious breach of financial regulations. "We noted that four deceased pensioners were paid a total amount of GH¢7,494,975.34 between February...
