The Ranking Member of Parliament on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticized the government over what he describes as contradictory and wasteful spending priorities, particularly regarding election reruns and funding for national security agencies.
In a post on Friday, December 12, Rev. Ntim Fordjour questioned why the government failed to allocate capital expenditure to the Ghana Immigration Service in the 2026 budget, while simultaneously committing substantial funds to by-elections.
He highlighted that the state spent GH¢38.6 million in a single day on the Akwatia by-election and GH¢1 million on a rerun of a few polling stations in Ablekuma, describing these expenditures as unjustifiable.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour further criticised plans for additional reruns, including the Kpandai constituency, where he argued the situation does not warrant further spending, calling the decisions “avoidable and needless”.
The MP also took issue with the government seeking international logistical assistance, pointing out that while requesting GH¢1.77 million worth of equipment from Germany, millions are simultaneously spent on electoral activities.
“It is shameful this same government goes begging for GH¢1.77 million worth of equipment from Germany while wasting millions on by-elections and reruns,” he wrote, questioning the prudence of such fiscal decisions.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour concluded by urging the administration to rethink its spending priorities, insisting that investment in national security institutions such as the Ghana Immigration Service must take precedence over electoral expenditures.
