A member of the Public Accounts Committee, Akwasi Konadu, has confirmed that the committee chair, Abena Osei-Asare, will not participate in the upcoming hearings.
The committee will investigate an audit report detailing suspected irregularities. This report involves claims totaling GH₵68.7 billion.
Mr. Konadu gave the assurance that these measures are in place to ensure fairness and avoid any conflict of interest.
The audit report covers suspected falsified records and questionable payment claims.
The Public Accounts Committee plans to begin its hearings soon to examine the findings of the audit.
This decision aims to maintain the integrity of the investigation process.