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Bridget Bonnie appointed Head of Information at Ghana High Commission in the UK
Ghanaian media professional Bridget Bonnie-Agbenyor has been appointed as the Head of Information at the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
In a message shared on social media, Ms. Bonnie described the appointment as a “profound honour” and expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve her country in such an important role.
“It is a profound honour to serve at the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland as the Head of Information. I am sincerely grateful for this privilege and remain deeply committed to advancing the Mission’s communication and public diplomacy agenda,” she wrote.
Ms. Bonnie said she looks forward to working under the leadership of Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, to help achieve the Mission’s key goals and strengthen Ghana’s image abroad.
She added that her work will align with the Resetting Agenda of President John Dramani Mahama, which focuses on national renewal, effective governance, and youth empowerment.
Bridget Bonnie expressed appreciation to President Mahama and all who contributed to her appointment.
She also thanked Ghanaians, especially the youth, for their encouragement and support.
“To my fellow Ghanaians and the teeming youth across the country, thank you for the love and support. Together, we will build the Ghana we want,” she said.
Her appointment is seen as part of efforts to enhance Ghana’s international communications and strengthen relations with the Ghanaian community in the UK and Ireland.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
The Ghana Audit Service has issued a correction to its Auditor General’s report on the nationwide payroll audit, clarifying that a GH¢427,995,661.40 figure wrongly attributed to a public servant was due to a transpositional error.
In a press release dated April 21, 2026, the Service explained that the amount earlier linked to Frank Oliver Kpodo does not belong to him.
It stated that the figure rather relates to unaccounted staff under the Ministry of Education during the payroll audit covering the period from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
The Service expressed concern over media reports that cited Mr Kpodo as having received the amount as unearned salary, stressing that the attribution was an error.
It offered an unreserved apology to Mr Kpodo for the distress and public scrutiny the mistake may have caused.
The Service also apologised to the Government, the people of Ghana, and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department for the error.
According to the corrected report, the GH¢427.9 million is linked to 3,476 unaccounted staff under the Ministry of Education, making it the highest figure recorded in the audit.
The nationwide payroll audit covered 6,270 records across several public institutions, with a total salary value of GH¢801,808,427.04.
Other institutions captured in the report include the Judicial Service of Ghana, the Electoral Commission of Ghana, and the Ministry of Health, among others.
The Audit Service noted that the corrected summary has been provided to ensure accuracy and maintain public trust in its work.
It reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and transparency in the management of public funds.
By: Jacob Aggrey
