According to her office, since the assumption of office by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, she has received close to GH¢900,000, which she will refund in full to the state. "The First Lady in consultation with the President of the Republic has decided to refund all monies paid to her as allowances from the date of the president's assumption to office i.e. The statement continued: "The First Lady has also decided not to accept any monies that have been allocated to her pursuant to the Ntiamoa-Baidu Committee, as approved by Parliament. The committee report stated that the First Lady should enjoy the same salary as a cabinet minister who is also a member of parliament. Also in court with the same demands is Abronye DC, the Bono East regional chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party.

Source: GhanaWeb July 13, 2021 06:00 UTC