Ghana's Majority Leader Addresses Delays in Election Official Payments

Ghana's Majority Leader Addresses Delays in Payments to 2024 Election Officials ACCRA, GHANA – Outstanding payments to election officials from the 2024 elections in Ghana have been a subject of concern. However, Hon. Ayariga Mahama, the Majority Leader, recently addressed the issue, offering assurances that the matter is being resolved. "The funds were approved as part of the 2024 budget," Mahama stated in a recent video. "However, a general sweeping of accounts during the transition led to delays." Mahama clarified that the Finance Minister is actively working to rectify the situation and that all outstanding payments will be made to the affected officials. The delay, he explained, was due to an unforeseen procedural issue during the change of government. The assurance from the Majority Leader offers a degree of comfort to the affected election officials and the public alike. This situation underscores the importance of smooth transitions in government to avoid such delays and disruptions.