The Osun State government has rejected allegations of ghost workers on its payroll, defending the findings of its recent staff re-verification exercise. Officials say the audit was thorough and transparent, and it confirmed the accuracy of employee records.

According to the government, the payroll review was carried out to ensure that only legitimate workers are on the system. They emphasised that the process followed strict procedures and involved independent verification to prevent any errors or misreporting.

The state administration described the ghost worker claims as misleading and stressed that public funds are being properly managed. Government officials urged the public and media to rely on verified information before drawing conclusions about payroll integrity.

Osun authorities also reaffirmed their commitment to accountability and transparency in managing salaries and other public resources. They called on stakeholders to support continued reforms aimed at improving efficiency in state operations.