Most Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra and Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Sekondi-Takoradi has lamented the existence of ghost names on the government payroll by insisting that “taking monies for no work done is stealing and every Ghanaian must help get rid of ghost names on government’s payroll.”
He was referring to the recent report by the Auditor-General’s office on the Payroll and Personnel Verification Audit that states that over 10,000 people are receiving monies for no work done or without justification during his pastoral visit to the Christ the King Parish at Effiakuma.
He emphasized that “Ghanaians who indulge in such dishonest acts must desist from it.”
He bemoaned the greed and selfishness among some public servants. “Some people who hold public offices have no qualms stealing from the public purse. How can we expect to develop our nation when funds meant for projects such as schools, hospitals, roads, etc end up in the pockets of a few individuals?” he said.
The Archbishop admonished Christians to desist from selfish behaviors “The worst part is that there are some Christians who engage in these dishonest behaviors.”
According to him, “Many businesses are collapsing because of the selfishness and greed of a handful of people who care less about the consequences of their actions. The law of God says ‘Thou shall not steal’ and taking that which is not yours is stealing.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora
