PAC promises no conflict of interest in GH¢68.7 billion audit probe

A member of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Akwasi Konadu, has assured the public that there will be no conflict of interest when the committee begins hearings into an audit report detailing suspected financial irregularities amounting to GH¢68.7 billion.

His assurance follows concerns that the current PAC chair, Abena Osei-Asare, who previously served as Deputy Minister of Finance, could face a conflict of interest when the committee examines matters related to the previous administration.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com on March 11, 2026, Konadu explained that Parliament has established procedures to address such situations and ensure the committee’s work remains impartial.

“Whenever we are considering reports emanating from a government, any person associated with that government will not chair the committee. This is standard parliamentary procedure to ensure impartiality. So, Madam Osei-Asare will recuse herself when the committee examines matters relating to the previous administration,” he said.

Konadu added that if the chair is ever required to appear before the committee as a witness or participant in matters under review, she would also step aside from presiding over those proceedings.

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He further disclosed that the committee has been given a three-week timeline to complete its review of the report, during which members will assess findings contained in both the audit report and the report presented to Parliament.

“We will follow proper procedure, assess all findings, present our report, and inform the public of the results. Whatever was written in the audit report and the House report is final unless additional reviewed evidence emerges to alter any findings,” he indicated.

Konadu reassured the public that the PAC will uphold accountability and transparency throughout the process and ensure that all individuals cited in the report are given the opportunity to respond to the allegations.

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