As part of efforts to protect public funds, the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has suspended and terminated the salaries of 53,311 individuals found to be inactive or no longer working with the government but were still receiving salaries.
Out of this number, 5,673 employees who were processed for payment in July 2025 have had their salaries suspended pending further investigations.
In addition, 47,638 individuals have been removed entirely from the government payroll, as their salaries have been terminated.
These actions follow the 2025 Nationwide Payroll Headcount Exercise conducted by the Ghana Audit Service.
Source: Ghanaian Times
