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Controller and Accountant-General’s Department suspends 5,673 employees, removes 47,638 from government payroll
As part of efforts to protect public funds, the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has suspended and terminated the salaries of 53,311 individuals found to be inactive or no longer working with the government but were still receiving salaries.
Out of this number, 5,673 employees who were processed for payment in July 2025 have had their salaries suspended pending further investigations.
In addition, 47,638 individuals have been removed entirely from the government payroll, as their salaries have been terminated.
These actions follow the 2025 Nationwide Payroll Headcount Exercise conducted by the Ghana Audit Service.
The audit revealed that thousands of individuals who had separated from public service continued to draw salaries unlawfully.
In a statement issued and signed by the acting deputy controller and accountant general, Sylvester Acquah on behalf of the controller and accountant general directed heads of institutions to recover any unearned salaries that may have been paid due to wrongful validation.
Moreover it said any affected government employee who was still at post but had their salary stopped was advised to obtain a confirmation letter from their institution addressed to the Auditor-General, with a copy to the Ministry of Finance, to ensure the issue was corrected.
The statement assured that the list of affected employees would be shared with institutions either electronically or in hard copy.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
