Gomoa Central MP, Kwame Asare Obeng has formally written to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin requesting his support to remove Abena Osei Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which has been undertaking sittings in recent days.
In a letter addressed to the Speaker dated November 3, 2025, the MP argued that Abena Osei Asare need not to preside over the PAC sittings to demand accountability and transparency on matters that occurred under her direct watch as Deputy Minister of Finance.
The lawmaker popularly known as A Plus insisted that her participation in the PAC sittings is “inappropriate and deeply concerning.”
A Plus says it is “morally indefensible” for Abena Osei Asare to preside over PAC sittings to demand accountability on issues which occurred in her tenure while she served as Deputy Finance Minister.
“It is inappropriate, and indeed inconsistent with the ethical standards of parliamentary oversight, for someone so deeply tied to the very administration and financial irregularities under review to preside over hearings demanding accountability from others. Such a posture erodes public confidence and brings the image of Parliament into disrepute,” portions of the letter read.
The Gomoa Central MP believes that such a situation not only compromises the impartiality of the Public Accounts Committee but also diminishes public trust in Parliament’s oversight role.
The Legislator emphasised that Abena Osei-Asare’s association with former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to supervise several controversial contracts plagued with financial irregularities such as the Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) contract, the ECG-Beijing Jao Loss Reduction agreement, and the Service Ghana Auto Limited ambulance procurement deal, all of which are currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) undermines the credibility of her leadership.
“Rt. Hon. Speaker, I respectfully write to draw your kind attention to a matter that concerns the integrity and dignity of Parliament and the confidence that citizens repose in its oversight responsibilities. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) remains one of Parliament’s most critical instruments for ensuring transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of public funds.
“It is, therefore, deeply concerning that Hon. Abena Osei Asare, former Deputy Minister of Finance, now serves as the Chairperson of this important Committee,” the MP added.
A Plus wants the Atiwa East MP removed as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee sitting to protect the integrity and impartiality of the Committee.
“In view of the foregoing, I respectfully urge your esteemed office to take immediate steps to support the removal of Hon. Abena Osei Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee to safeguard the integrity, impartiality, and moral authority of both the Committee and Parliament as an institution,” the letter concluded.
