President John Dramani Mahama has expressed strong disappointment over the recurring financial irregularities exposed during sittings of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), describing the revelations as “pathetic” and a sign of recklessness in the management of public funds.
Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Chief Executives of Public Services in Ho on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the President said the pattern of fiscal indiscipline revealed year after year by the Auditor-General’s reports shows deep-rooted weaknesses in accountability across public institutions.
“Recently, I’ve been watching the Public Accounts Committee, and it’s so pathetic. Why must we, every year, congregate at the Public Accounts Committee and then you hear all kinds of atrocious things, recklessness with public funds and resources,” President Mahama said.
He stressed that such repeated mismanagement undermines public confidence and national development, warning that without stronger deterrents, the trend will persist.
To address the issue, President Mahama announced that he will meet with the Chief Justice, the Attorney General, and other key stakeholders on Thursday, October 9, to explore lasting reforms — including enforcing tougher sanctions against officials who misuse state resources.
He said one of the proposals under consideration is the introduction of a fast-track judicial process to prosecute and jail public officials found culpable of financial infractions within six months.
“Until there’s a deterrent, we’ll continue to see the same thing every year,” Mahama noted, adding that the total value of infractions highlighted by the Auditor-General this year alone stands at about GH¢15 billion.
He further emphasized the need to operationalize constitutional provisions requiring Parliament to establish a committee to implement the findings of the Auditor-General’s reports — a process that has been largely neglected.
President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring fiscal discipline and accountability, stressing that public officers must be able to leave office “with their heads held high” knowing they managed state resources responsibly.
