Accra: The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has raised concerns over financial records from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry after auditors rejected GHS91.8 million in reported arrears due to lack of evidence.
According to Ghana Web, this shortfall was revealed on Monday, March 30, 2026, when officials from the ministry appeared before the committee to respond to audit queries on their accounts. The audit findings indicated that the ministry reported a total of GHS116.9 million as arrears and payable commitments. However, auditors were only able to confirm about GHS25 million after reviewing the documents submitted.
This left a balance of GHS91.8 million that could not be verified, leading auditors to reject the amount because of insufficient supporting evidence. Members of the committee, which is responsible for ensuring proper use of public funds, questioned ministry officials over the discrepancies and demanded clear explanations.
In response, former Chief Director of the Ministry, Patrick Nimoh, disagreed with the audit findings. He stated that the ministry had submitted all necessary documents during the review process and insisted that the figures were properly supported. The development has raised fresh concerns about transparency and accountability in the management of public funds, as the committee continues its investigations into the matter.