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We are dying of hunger – Former Amansie South DCE appeals for release of Ex-Gratia
A former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie South, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, has appealed to the Finance Minister to urgently release the end-of-service benefits owed to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) who served under former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Mr. Opoku Gyamfi in an interview at Asempa fm said many former appointees are struggling to survive due to the delay in the payment of their ex-gratia and other benefits.
He claimed that some of them are seriously ill, while others are facing severe financial hardship.
“We are dying of hunger. Most of our people are even bedridden because of the non-payment of our end-of-service benefits,” he said.
He added that he was emotional because the situation has become unbearable for many of his colleagues.
According to him, the benefits are legitimate entitlements and should not require begging.
He stressed that they have completed their service and handed over power, and therefore expect the government to fulfil its obligation.
He alleged that at least five former appointees have died while waiting for their payments.
He also stated that some of their colleagues are too sick to work and depend on others for support.
“Some even need money to buy drugs, but they cannot afford it,” he said.
Mr. Opoku Gyamfi explained that a committee was formed to follow up on the matter in Accra.
He said members of the group contributed money to support the committee’s work, but they are yet to receive any official response from the authorities.
He argued that the matter should not be treated as a question of priority spending.
In his view, once a new government takes over, it has the responsibility to settle outstanding obligations to former officials.
The former DCE therefore appealed to the Finance Minister and relevant authorities to act quickly to ease the hardship facing former MMDCEs.
He maintained that they served the country and deserve to be treated fairly.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
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.
