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Kwame A Plus petitions Speaker to remove Abena Osei Asare as PAC chair
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, has formally written to the Speaker of Parliament, requesting the removal of Abena Osei Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
In his letter, dated November 3, 2025, A Plus urged the Speaker to act in order to protect the integrity and dignity of Parliament, especially the committee responsible for ensuring accountability in the use of public funds.
He argued that it was inappropriate for Abena Osei Asare, who served as Deputy Minister of Finance during the previous administration, to now lead a committee probing financial irregularities that took place under her tenure.
According to him, “all the matters currently before the Public Accounts Committee occurred under her leadership as Deputy Minister of Finance. She cannot now turn around to demand answers from newly appointed officials on issues that happened under her own watch.”
A Plus described the situation as “an insult to the intelligence of the Ghanaian people,” insisting that those who supervised financial irregularities should not be allowed to sit in judgment over them.
He further claimed that Abena Osei Asare’s close ties with the Ministry of Finance under Ken Ofori-Atta’s leadership undermined the credibility of her position as PAC Chairperson.
He cited several controversial contracts, including the Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) deal, the ECG-Beijing Jao Loss Reduction agreement, and the Service Ghana Auto Limited ambulance procurement contract, all of which are currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
A Plus also referred to her public defense of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s Commissioner-General, Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, when he refused to disclose his age, as evidence that she lacked the moral authority to promote transparency.
He therefore called on the Speaker to take immediate steps to remove her from the role, stressing that her continued leadership would compromise the impartiality of the committee and erode public confidence in Parliament’s oversight role.
Copies of the petition have also been sent to the Majority and Minority Caucuses in Parliament, the Clerk of Parliament, the Public Services Commission, CHRAJ, the Head of Civil Service, and the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
