Professor Peter Quartey elected new PIAC Chair

Economist and development finance expert, Professor Peter Quartey, has been elected Chair of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) for a one-year term.

His election took place at a committee meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following the swearing-in of five new members by the Ministry of Finance.

Professor Quartey, who represents the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), succeeds Richard Ellimah, whose tenure as Chair ended in October 2026. His appointment took effect on November 3, 2026.

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PIAC also elected Samuel Bekoe, representing Think Tanks, as its new Vice Chair for a one-year term.

In a press statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the committee announced the leadership changes and welcomed the newly sworn-in members.

Professor Quartey was also sworn in for a fresh two-year term as a PIAC member following his renomination by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.

He brings more than 22 years of experience in economics, development finance, private sector development, monetary and financial sector development, and digital finance.

“Professor Peter Quartey is an accomplished Professor of Economics with over 22 years of experience in development finance, private sector development, monetary and financial sector development, and digital finance,” the statement said.

The reconstitution of PIAC's membership follows the expiration of the terms of some existing members.

The committee said the new leadership and membership would strengthen its efforts to promote accountability in the management and utilisation of Ghana's petroleum revenues.

PIAC congratulated Professor Quartey on his election and expressed confidence in the new leadership's ability to steer the committee's work.

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