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PAC summons two government officials over GH₵8.2 million “Toilet for All” project
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The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Samuel Atta-Mills, has directed two senior public officials to appear before the committee over claims involving GH₵8.2 million under the “Toilet for All” project.
The two are Theophilus Okine, a former Director of Procurement who is now with the Ministry of Defence, and Bright Oduro Kwarteng, currently the Director of Finance at the Ministry of Trade and Agribusiness.
They are expected to respond to questions about payments made under the project.
Mr. Atta-Mills gave the directive during a sitting of the committee today, where concerns were raised about how public funds were used.
He instructed that the sector minister and other officials currently handling the project be invited to appear.
He said all persons involved must present relevant documents to support the payments.
According to him, it is worrying that money was paid to a contractor as mobilisation to begin work, but the work was not done.
He added that the same contract appears to have been repackaged and awarded again.
He further questioned why the Ministry of Local Government made payments for contracts without proper documentation.
“What I don’t understand is that the ministry was making payments for contracts without having the actual contract documents,” he said.
He stressed that the committee will fully investigate the matter when all parties appear before it, adding that the hearing will be conducted publicly.
The Public Accounts Committee is responsible for examining how public funds are spent and ensuring accountability in government institutions.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
