RMGI Publicity

21/02/2026

It is highly factual that "ghost names" have been detected and continue to be flagged on Ghana’s public payroll. These discoveries are supported by multiple official audits and investigations from the Auditor-General, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), and the National Service Authority (NSA).

Major confirmed findings include:
National Service Authority (NSA) Scandal: In February 2025, a headcount ordered by President Mahama revealed that out of 180,030 personnel on the payroll, only 98,145 were genuine, identifying 81,885 suspected ghost names. This scam reportedly siphoned roughly GH¢50 million per month.

Auditor-General’s 2026 Audit: A report released in January 2026 flagged 6,263 personnel across various agencies (including the Ghana Education Service and Ministry of Health) who could not be accounted for during a physical verification exercise.

Separated Staff Issues: During the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, it was disclosed that 53,311 "separated staff" (retired, deceased, or resigned individuals) were still appearing on the government payroll, alongside 14,000 workers whose credentials could not be verified.

Financial Savings: Collaborative efforts between the OSP and the Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) saved the state GH¢34.2 million in the 2024 financial year alone by blocking unearned salaries.

Methods of Detection
Authorities are using several tools to identify these fraudulent entries:
Ghana Card Integration: The linking of payroll databases to National Identification Authority (NIA) records to ensure every name is tied to a unique biometric identity.

Physical Headcounts: Periodic nationwide verification exercises where workers must appear in person to prove their employment status.

IT Reforms: New software solutions that trigger automatic salary suspensions for employees who fail to verify their records by set deadlines (e.g., the March 15, 2026 deadline).

21/02/2026

If this is true, should there not be arrest of perpetrators?
We should encourage public vigilance to report anyone engaged in this practice!
Reporters must indicate the specific locations where such is practiced!

Claims that plantain chips sellers use plastic (Olonka bags) to make chips crispier are generally considered a myth. Food safety authorities like the Ghana FDA have found no evidence of plastic residues in tested chips, explaining that plastic shrinks rather than dissolves in hot oil.

Myth Investigation: The Ghana FDA and other food regulatory bodies have conducted laboratory tests and found that the claim of using plastic to make chips crunchier is false.

Scientific Basis: Plastic is low-density polyethylene and does not mix with oil to form a coating for, but rather shrinks when subjected to high heat.

Safety Assurances: While some consumers report anecdotal experiences of seeing plastic used, regulatory agencies emphasize that proper frying methods produce crispness without plastic.

Advice to Consumers: Authorities recommend purchasing chips from reputable sources and checking for proper packaging and registration numbers.

21/02/2026

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in Ghana has held multiple engagements with industry stakeholders to plan the pilot implementation of a 24-hour economy within the downstream petroleum sector.

Key meetings, including one on February 19, 2026, aimed to operationalize round-the-clock activities, focusing on security and logistics for a smooth rollout.

Key Discussions: The NPA, led by Chief Executive Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has collaborated with the 24-Hour Economy Authority and other industry stakeholders.

Targeted Sectors: The initiative covers fuel stations, tanker drivers, and bulk road vehicle owners, with a pilot set for the Osu enclave and other areas.

Goal: The focus is on implementing a 24-hour shift system to boost economic productivity, with security being a priority for nighttime operations.

Steering Committee: A committee has been established to develop a roadmap for both long and short-term implementation of this policy.

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18/02/2026

Is She Barren or A Business Venture?
The Ghana Police Service arrested a woman identified as Latifa Salifu on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby from the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra.

Key Developments
The Incident: The baby was reported stolen from the maternity ward of the Mamprobi Polyclinic on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The suspect was reportedly captured on CCTV cameras at the facility.

Recovery and Arrest: Following a swift investigation, the police tracked and arrested the suspect at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The baby has been safely recovered and reunited with the biological mother, who confirmed the child's identity at the Dansoman Police Station.

Public Reaction: The incident sparked a massive outcry on social media, with many residents and social media users putting pressure on the police after CCTV footage of the suspect went viral.

Official Response:
The First Lady and the Gender Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, have condemned the act and commended the police for their quick response.

Hospital management and health officials are under pressure to improve security protocols at the facility to prevent future occurrences.

07/02/2026

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