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Committee on Defence and Interior Considers Ministry Of Interior And its Agencies 2026 Budget Estimates
The Committee on Defence and Interior, led by its Chairman James Agalga has met the Ministry of Interior and its agencies to consider their 2026 Annual Estimates.
Earlier on, the Ministry and its agencies delivered a detailed presentation outlining their budget performance summary for 2025. They highlighted major achievements, ongoing projects and the 2026 expenditure details.
A significant challenge faced by the agencies is the budget’s inability to meet the agencies’ critical needs leading to a number of unpaid arrears and a halt in the completion of projects.
The Chairman of the Committee commended the Ministry and its agencies for their insightful presentations, assuring the full unwavering support of the Committee.
He added that the Committee, along with the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka would engage the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson to discuss the way forward.
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.
