A-Plus, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has officially petitioned Speaker Alban Bagbin to remove Abena Osei-Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). He cites a conflict of interest due to her previous role as Deputy Minister of Finance under former Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, where she was involved in key financial decisions .
Reasons for the Petition:
Conflict of Interest: Abena Osei-Asare’s previous role as Deputy Minister of Finance makes her continuation as PAC Chair “morally indefensible” and undermines the committee’s credibility.
Past Financial Irregularities: The petition highlights several deals under investigation, including the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) contract and the Electricity Company of Ghana–Beijing Jao loss reduction agreement, which occurred during her tenure.
Defending GRA Boss: A-Plus criticizes Osei-Asare for defending former Ghana Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah over his refusal to disclose his age .
Reactions:
NPP Lawmakers: Some NPP lawmakers have dismissed the petition as “dead on arrival” and “political bravado,” arguing that the Speaker lacks the power to remove committee members.
Akim Swedru MP: Kennedy Osei Nyarko urged A-Plus to withdraw the petition, stating that changes to committee leadership can only be made through the Committee of Selection or party caucuses .
The petition has sparked debate about parliamentary procedures, conflict of interest, and the role of the PAC in ensuring accountability in public finance management.
