Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has voiced strong opposition to Ghana’s new Value for Money Office Act, 2026, asserting on Wednesday, May 13, that it introduces unnecessary bureaucracy without genuinely enhancing accountability in public procurement. He argues the law, promoted by the government as a key reform, fails to tackle the root causes of corruption and lacks the institutional independence required for effective oversight.
Concerns Over Institutional Independence
Mr. Afenyo-Markin articulated his concerns via a Facebook post, detailing how the Act’s structural design and reporting lines concentrate excessive control within political authorities. He contends that the board overseeing the Value for Money Office is heavily populated by partisan political appointees.
This composition, according to the Minority Leader, undermines the office’s ability to operate independently. He stated,
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