Ghana's Abena Osei-Asare Re-Elected as AFROPAC Deputy Chairperson
Ghanaian MP Abena Osei-Asare was retained as Deputy Chairperson of the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC).
In Brief
- •Ghanaian MP Abena Osei-Asare was retained as Deputy Chairperson of the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC).
- •Her re-election was secured during the AFROPAC General Conference and Meeting hosted in Accra on November 4.
- •Delegates from public accounts committees across the continent supported her mandate to continue advocating fiscal transparency and financial oversight.
Why It Matters
Osei-Asare's re-election keeps Ghana in a key leadership role within continental parliamentary oversight efforts. Strengthening the capacity of public accounts committees is critical for ensuring state funds are used for intended public services and improving overall financial accountability across African legislatures.
Key Details
- Position Retained
- Deputy Chairperson, AFROPAC
- Event
- AFROPAC General Conference and Meeting
- Date of Vote
- November 4
- Host City
- Accra, Ghana
Context & Background
AFROPAC serves as a pan-African network connecting members of parliamentary public accounts committees to exchange technical knowledge, build legislative capacity, and enhance public financial management.
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