On July 25, 2025, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, revealed that over 53,000 “separated names” – including unqualified individuals, retirees, and deceased persons – have been found on the government payroll.
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Validators of Ghost Names Will Be Held Accountable: Finance Minister Warns
Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, has issued a stern warning that individuals validating ghost names on the government payroll will be held accountable. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on July 25, 2025, Dr. Forson disclosed that the Auditor-General has identified over 14,000 ghost names and 53,000 separated names, calling for urgent action