President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five distinguished professionals to serve on Ghana’s Fiscal Council, a move aimed at reinforcing financial discipline and improving economic decision-making in the country.
The nominations, announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, are in accordance with Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended by the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1136).
Leading the proposed team is Dr. Emmanuel Oteng Kumah, who has been nominated as Chairperson of the Council. He will be joined by a diverse group of experts drawn from academia, policy, and finance.
The nominees include Professor Patrick Opoku Asuming, representing academia; Leslie Dwight Mensah from a research think tank; J. Kweku Bedu-Addo, a former public policy expert from the Ministry of Finance; and Dr. Henry Akpenamawu Kofi Wampah, a former Bank of Ghana policy expert.
The Fiscal Council is expected to play a critical role in strengthening Ghana’s public financial management framework. Its mandate includes promoting fiscal discipline, ensuring prudent economic management, and guiding government decisions with independent, expert analysis.
The establishment and activation of the Council reflect the Mahama administration’s broader commitment to stabilizing the economy and enhancing transparency in the management of public resources.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Minister for Government Communications, who also serves as the President’s spokesperson, signed the official communication announcing the nominations.
He emphasized that the Council will serve as a key pillar in safeguarding Ghana’s fiscal health and supporting sustainable economic growth.
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