The nominee for Deputy Minister of Attorney-General and Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, has revealed that the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) sponsored his doctoral studies at the University of Leeds.

He stated that the government covered approximately £20,000 annually for his tuition costs.

During his testimony before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on February 26, 2025, he added, “My PhD abroad was funded by GetFund. GETFund has on record all the people and how much they have paid, I will recommend that GETFund can provide.”

This follows previous reports indicating that various lecturers, including Srem-Sai, received GETFund scholarships to pursue advanced degrees.

Meanwhile, the nominee for Deputy Minister of Attorney-General and Justice has advocated for an amendment to Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution as a potential solution to eliminate ex-gratia.

He suggested that an alternative method, involving regular legislation, might offer a quicker resolution.

“Abolish the payment of ex-gratia and cut out waste and ostentation in government. Address the disparities in the remuneration of Article 71 officeholders and the broader public service,” Mahama declared while launching the NDC’s manifesto in Winneba, Central Region, on August 24, 2024.