President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five professionals for appointment to Ghana's Fiscal Council, in line with Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921).

The nominees are Dr Emmanuel Oteng Kumah, who has been designated as Chairperson, alongside Professor Patrick Opoku Asuming, Leslie Dwight Mensah, J. Kweku Bedu-Addo, and Dr Henry Akpenamawu Kofi Wampah.

A statement issued from the Presidency on April 8, 2026, said the nominees bring a blend of expertise spanning academia, public policy, research, and financial governance, skills considered critical to advancing the Council’s mandate.

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The Fiscal Council plays a key role in strengthening fiscal discipline and oversight within Ghana's public financial management framework. It is tasked with providing independent analysis and advice on government fiscal policy, with the aim of promoting transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

If approved, the new Council is expected to support efforts to enhance fiscal prudence and guide sound economic decision-making at a time when Ghana continues to navigate complex macroeconomic challenges.



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