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When institutions fail to act, who answers for the consequences?

Newsfile examines three scandals involving institutional failures and public trust.

Why is the PAC investigating the Labour Ministry over missing vehicles and a 14-year debt?

Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is scrutinizing the Labour Ministry over some discrepancies. The investigation is centered around missing vehicles and a mysteriously ballooning debt - but what could be the cause?

Will the minister release the charter invoices and evacuee list before the deadline expires?

The NPP has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over evacuation expenditure documents.

The Minority in Parliament is raising serious questions about the government's handling of GH¢350 million in flood relief funds.

The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of constitutional violations regarding the release of GH¢350 million for flood relief. This

The Minority caucus is challenging the Foreign Affairs Minister's authority in demanding a refund from a former ambassador-what's behind this dispute?

The Minority caucus is questioning the legal basis for the Foreign Affairs Minister's demand that former Ambassador to the US, Hajia Alima Mahama

A 200-page report lands in Parliament, but the real story is in the numbers behind the evacuation - and who paid what.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has submitted a 200-page report to Parliament's Minority on the GH¢49.7m evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.

Why is the Ministry now seeking an independent review of its emergency evacuations?

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has requested a special audit of evacuation spending since 2017.

Why is Ghana auditing its overseas rescue missions now - and what might the findings reveal?

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry has requested an independent audit of government-funded emergency evacuations since 2017.

A new financial breakdown shows how evacuation funds were spent - but one item dominates the budget.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided a detailed breakdown of evacuation costs following the repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa.

A government food distribution programme is under review - but did disruptions lead to missing supplies?

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture faced scrutiny before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) regarding a government food distribution programme. Committee members sought answers about potential commodity losses - but what did they uncover?

A Ghanaian MP says the government betrayed cocoa farmers - but what could they have done instead to help?

Offinso North MP, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has taken issue with the government's cocoa price reduction, saying it hurts farmers who supported them. Instead of cutting the price, a special fund could have helped - but what will be the impact?

Why did a special audit miss millions in COVID fumigation costs - and what does the MP say must happen next?

Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo challenges the Auditor-General over COVID-19 fumigation spending omitted from a special audit report.

A top MP hints at arrests and a major scandal over COVID-19 funds - but what did the audit reveal?

The Majority Chief Whip is responding to new investigative claims about COVID-19 spending.

Could a hidden audit report trigger dawn arrests in Ghana's biggest finance scandal?

Ghana's Majority Chief Whip reacts to a journalist's COVID-19 spending probe. He alleges a possible breach of audit law that could spark arrests.

A costly rescue mission brings home nearly 2,000 citizens - but what happened to those left behind?

The government has disclosed details of a major evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic attacks.

Why aren't offenders being prosecuted? A missing committee may be the reason - find out more.

James Klutse Avedzi, former Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, is concerned about enforcing PAC recommendations. He says a constitutionally mandated committee meant to facilitate collaboration is missing - and that might be a problem.

Why is the Auditor-General silent on millions in COVID-19 fumigation spending?

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee vice chair Davis Ansah Opoku has called on the Auditor-General to explain COVID-19 spending gaps at the Local…

Two major special audits have been pulled from Parliament's agenda - but what does this mean for accountability?

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee is reviewing the Auditor-General's 2025 reports on financial irregularities, with two special audits now set…