The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has chosen Natural Resource Governance Analyst and community advocate Richard Ellimah as its Chair for the 2025–2026 period.
Ellimah, who serves on the Committee as a representative of Civil Society Organisations and Community-Based Organisations, was elected on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, succeeding Constantine K. M. Kudzedzi.
Following his election, he thanked members for their trust and promised to strengthen the work of the Committee by building on the progress achieved under previous leadership. He also reiterated his dedication to advancing PIAC’s mission of ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of Ghana’s petroleum revenue.
With almost 20 years of experience in natural resource governance and civil society engagements, Ellimah brings significant expertise to the position.
At the same meeting, Biomedical Scientist Edward Yaw Afriyie, representing the Association of Ghana Industries and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was elected Vice Chairperson for a one-year term, taking over from Odeefuo Amoakwa Boadu VIII.
A day earlier, on November 11, 2025, the Coordinating Director (Technical) at the Ministry of Finance, Samuel Arkhurst, administered the oath of office to five newly appointed PIAC members on behalf of the Minister.
Source: citinews
