MP Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has petitioned Speaker Alban Bagbin to remove Abena Osei Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). A-Plus argues that Abena Osei Asare’s previous role as Deputy Minister of Finance compromises the committee’s credibility and impartiality.
– *Conflict of Interest*: Abena Osei Asare’s past involvement in financial decisions as Deputy Minister of Finance raises questions about her ability to impartially oversee investigations into those same issues.
– *Lack of Transparency*: A-Plus cites ongoing investigations into contracts, such as the Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) deal and the ECG-Beijing Jao Loss Reduction agreement, as examples where her leadership could be compromised.
– *Compromised Accountability*: A-Plus believes her position undermines the Public Accounts Committee’s role in ensuring transparency and accountability in public fund management