A private legal practitioner, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has called on President John Mahama to withdraw the membership of Bolga Central Member of Parliament (MP) Isaac Adongo from the Board of Bank of Ghana (BoG). Apexnewsgh reports
Brako-Powers argued that Adongo’s membership on the Board would hinder Parliament’s ability to effectively exercise its oversight responsibilities over the central bank.
The lawyer emphasized that if President Mahama is committed to combating official corruption, he should end the practice of including Members of Parliament (MPs) on boards of state institutions. This, he believes, is crucial for strengthening the processes of checks and balances in the country.
President Mahama had announced a newly constituted 12-member Board of the Bank of Ghana on February 26, 2025, which includes Adongo as an Economist. Other members of the Board include Dr. Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama, Governor (Chairman), and Dr. Zakari Mumuni, 1st Deputy Governor.
Brako-Powers questioned how Parliament could effectively exercise its oversight responsibilities knowing that one of its members is on the BoG Board. He stressed that MPs should have no seat on boards of State institutions to prevent conflicts of interest and promote accountability.
The lawyer’s call for Adongo’s removal from the Board has sparked a debate on the need for greater transparency and accountability in the appointment of members to state institutions.
As the conversation continues, it remains to be seen whether President Mahama will heed Brako-Powers’ call and withdraw Adongo’s membership from the BoG Board.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
