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Let’s focus criticism on the NDC rather than ourselves – Bawumia urges internal opponents
Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party members to stop attacking one another and rather focus their criticism on the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He said this in an address after filing his nomination papers to contest the NPP’s flagbearer, and addressed a mammoth crowd to outline his vision for Ghana.
A four-time running mate, a two-term Vice President and the NPP’s Presidential Candidate for the 2024 polls, Dr. Bawumia told party delegates that the real opponent was the NDC and not members of their own party.
He warned that internal squabbles, tribal and religious attacks could weaken the NPP ahead of the 2028 elections.
“We must not just talk about unity; we must live it. What we say against each other is what the NDC will use against us in 2028,” he stressed, urging contestants in the flagbearer race to focus on presenting their vision rather than tearing each other down.
Dr. Bawumia outlined his track record as Vice President, citing policies such as the Ghana Card, Mobile Money Interoperability, Agenda 111, and the Zipline Drone Delivery project.
He argued that his experience and popularity across the country made him the most prepared candidate to lead the NPP to victory in 2028.
He pledged to expand the economy with what he described as “rich ideas,” including a flat tax system, constituency-based development, support for local industries, and policies to reduce the cost of living for ordinary Ghanaians.
The former Vice President further accused the NDC of deceiving voters with lofty promises in 2024, saying many of those promises were already failing.
According to him, the NPP needed to present a strong, united front to hold the government accountable and win back power in 2028.
Dr. Bawumia urged the grassroots to rally behind him to rebuild and reposition the party, assuring them that he would dedicate himself fully to the NPP and to Ghana.
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
