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Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, requesting the removal of the MP for Atiwa East, Abena Osei Asare, as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
In a letter dated November 3, 2025, A Plus argued that Abena Osei Asare’s continued leadership of the committee compromises its credibility and impartiality, given her previous role as Deputy Minister of Finance.
He stated that her close association with the Ministry of Finance during the tenure of former Minister Ken Ofori-Atta raises questions about her ability to ensure transparency and accountability in government spending.
“The Public Accounts Committee remains one of Parliament’s most critical instruments for ensuring transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of public funds,” A Plus wrote. “It is deeply concerning that Hon. Abena Osei Asare, former Deputy Minister of Finance, now serves as the Chairperson of this important committee.”
The Gomoa Central MP contended that her involvement with the Ministry during a period he described as “marked by reckless borrowing and fiscal indiscipline” undermines public confidence in her leadership.
He also referenced ongoing investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into contracts such as the Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) deal, the ECG–Beijing Jao Loss Reduction agreement, and the Service Ghana Auto Limited ambulance procurement deal, asserting that her oversight role presents a clear conflict of interest.
A Plus further accused the Atiwa East MP of defending Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah when he declined to disclose his age, describing her conduct as inconsistent with the principles of transparency.
He concluded that allowing her to continue as PAC Chair is “morally indefensible” and urged the Speaker to act swiftly to preserve the integrity and impartiality of Parliament’s oversight function.
