The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has backed the Interior Minister, Mubarak Muntaka Muhammed, following his announcement that former ministry staff, Teye Mensah, will be placed on red alert and arrested at the airport if he returns to Ghana.
According to the Minister, Mensah received over GHS 400,000 in study leave benefits but resigned without fulfilling his bond obligation to the state.
Mr. Muntaka further disclosed that the guarantors of Mensah’s study leave, as well as the Fire Commissioner of the Gaming Commission, will also be held liable for repayment to ensure the government recovers the funds.
The Minister warned that senior police officers who overlook infractions such as unearned salaries and study leave breaches will face delayed promotions as a deterrent.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno told the committee that recoveries from study leave infractions had reduced outstanding liabilities to GHS 23,178.
PAC Chairperson Abena Osei Asare commended the Interior Minister’s firm stance and cautioned government employees who exploit study leave benefits without serving their bonds, warning that such conduct will not be tolerated.
Source: Ohene Amponsah
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