The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has criticised the three arms of government — the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary — for failing to protect the public purse and hold state institutions accountable for financial irregularities.

Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Monday, November 3, 2025, Mr. Iddrisu said that recurring findings in the Auditor-General’s reports reflect deep-seated institutional neglect and a lack of accountability across all levels of governance.

“Madam Chairperson, the respective arms of Ghana have not been fair to the taxpayer,” he said.

“We ought to remember, at all times, that sovereignty resides in the people, and when you are spending public resources, we all must be reminded that there will be dire consequences when you betray the public trust.”

He cited Article 187 (6) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates Parliament to debate the Auditor-General’s report and, where necessary, recommend appropriate action in the public interest.

“So, if from 1993 to yesterday, Parliament has not been responsive, that is an injustice to the Ghanaian people, in my opinion,” the minister stated.