Ghana card has eliminated 29k ghost names from the SSNIT payroll - Bawumia

Bawjiase, Ghana - September 24, 2024 - Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, has reierated his commitment to eliminate ghost names from Ghana government's payroll.

Speaking at a campaign rally in Bawjiase, in the Awutu Senya West constituency, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the need for a corruption-free payroll system.

According to him, the Ghana Card has facilitated the removal of 29,000 ghost names from the SSNIT payroll, saving 400,000 cedis, and 44,000 ghost national service personnel, saving over 300 million Ghana cedis.

“Through the Ghana Card, we’ve made significant strides in eliminating ghost names from government payrolls. Our first operation targeted the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), where we identified and removed 29,000 ghost names, saving 400,000 cedis.

“Similarly, the National Service Scheme saw 44,000 ghost personnel removed, resulting in savings of over 300 million Ghana cedis.”

“The Controller and Accountant General has since removed all ghost names from the government payroll. Today, we can confidently assert that the Ghana Card has helped eradicate ghost names from our government’s payroll.

Dr. Bawumia assured that his administration will continue to work towards a corruption-free payroll system, leveraging technology to ensure transparency and accountability.

Source :Lead News Online