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Hopeson Adorye calls for stricter sanctions over delays in public financial reporting
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A leading member of the united party, Hopeson Adorye, has called for punitive measures to be introduced to deal with institutions that fail to comply with timelines in the management of public funds.
In an interview on Joy news on Tuesday March 24, 2026 , he expressed concern over delays in key financial processes, stressing that such lapses could affect national planning and accountability.
Mr Adorye cited a situation where the Finance Minister fails to present the national budget on time, explaining that such a delay could have serious consequences for the country.
According to him, similar delays across various public institutions must not be tolerated, as they may create room for inefficiencies and possible wrongdoing.
He noted that while some delays may not be directly linked to corruption, they could raise suspicion about possible financial mismanagement or attempts to conceal irregularities.
Mr Adorye suggested that some institutions might intentionally delay submissions to buy time to correct anomalies before presenting their reports.
He therefore called for the introduction of strict and preventive measures to ensure that public officials and institutions meet their deadlines.
He emphasised the need for stronger supervision of financial operations, adding that the Finance Minister has a responsibility to ensure compliance across all sectors.
Mr Adorye expressed hope that stricter enforcement would help improve transparency and prevent delays in the management of public funds.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Mr. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has announced private sector led initiative that will see “Visit Ghana” on the “front of jersey” of Sunderland Football Club for the 2026/2027 football season.
The “Visit Ghana” project is a special marketing drive that will have presence on the front of jersey of Sunderland Football Club during the English Premier League.
Under this initiative, Sunderland FC will have on the front of their jerseys, “Visit Ghana” as part of efforts to drive and promote tourism in Ghana.
“We are entering a formal engagement with them to put Visit Ghana on their jerseys and all paraphernalia.
“We have gone far with the discussions, and therefore they usually showing interest,” Mr. Bagbin stated this at the 37th sitting of Parliament.
Mr. Bagbin explained further that, the initiative is not being sponsored by Parliament, but by the private sector adding that, the project will boost tourism in Ghana.
“This is not being sponsored by parliament. Infact the main sponsor is from the private sector, we are leading under my canopy to get this done.
“The GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Finance have also been very supportive in this project,” he stated.
The Visit Ghana Front of Shirt Partnership with Sunderland, is expected to make Ghana the first African country to occupy such a position with a premier league club, and also offer global promotion for Ghana through EPL broadcasts, digital platforms and international media channels.
Motorists traveling between Accra and Kumasi are facing major delays today following a serious road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway.
The accident, which involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan, has completely blocked both lanes of the highway. As a result, all Accra-bound and Kumasi-bound traffic has been brought to a standstill.
Personnel from the Eastern South Regional Police MTTD, based in Kibi, are currently at the scene managing the situation.
To ease congestion, police have put in place temporary traffic diversions effective today.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
