Prof. Peter Quartey (3rd R) with the newly sworn in members of the committee
Economist and development finance expert, Professor Peter Quartey, has been elected as the new chair of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) for a one-year term, starting from November 3, 2026.
A statement issued by the Committee said Prof. Quartey, who represents the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) on the Committee, was elected by members at a meeting held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Prof. Quartey succeeds Richard Ellimah, whose tenure as chair ended in October 2026.
PIAC also announced the swearing-in of five new members of the committee by the Ministry of Finance who were nominated by their respective institutions in accordance with the Committee’s established nomination process.
Prof. Quartey was also sworn into office following his renomination by the GAAS to serve another two year term as a member of PIAC while Mr. Samuel Bekoe, who represents Think Tanks on PIAC, was elected Vice Chair for a one-year term.
“Professor Quartey is an accomplished Professor of Economics with more than 22 years of experience in development finance, private sector development, monetary and financial sector development, and digital finance,” the statement said.
“He holds a PhD in Development Economics from the University of Manchester and an MSc in Quantitative Development Economics from the University of Warwick, both in the United Kingdom. He also holds an MPhil and a BA in Economics from the University of Ghana.”
According to PIAC, following the expiration of the tenures of some members, it has reconstituted members of the committee.
It said the new members who were sworn into office by the Director of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Finance, Evelyn Amerley Nuno-Amarteifio are Mama Agumekosua V, representing the Queen Mothers Association of Ghana; Dr. Edmund Adinkra-Darko, representing the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Alhaji Abdul Majeed Saeed, representing Muslim Groups.
The rest are Rev. Johoiada Godwin Amuzu, representing Christian Groups; Mr. Daniel Kissi, representing the Association of Ghana Industries/Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mr. Kyei Yamoah, representing Civil Society and Community-Based Organisations.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah