The Minority in Parliament has launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing the Attorney-General of issuing an unlawful directive to the Bank of Ghana and bypassing constitutional procedures in the release of GH¢350 million meant for victims of last week’s devastating floods.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Deputy Minority Leader Hon. Patricia Appiagyei described the situation as “a Republic governed by chaos,” citing a letter dated July 1, 2026, from the Attorney-General to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
In the letter, the Attorney-General acknowledged that the Contingency Fund was already under garnishee proceedings in court but instructed the central bank to release the funds “notwithstanding those proceedings,” citing national emergency and public interest.
The Minority claims the Central Bank refused to comply with the directive, and the funds were eventually withdrawn from an account other than the Contingency Fund — without parliamentary approval — in apparent violation of Articles 177 and 178 of the Constitution.
“The Attorney-General, aware of a subsisting court process, directed the central bank to proceed on no authority but his own ‘considered opinion’,” the statement read.
The group further accused the Ministry of Finance of misleading Parliament and the public by announcing that the money was released from the Contingency Fund when records suggest otherwise.
Key allegations
- The government allegedly concealed the court attachment of the Contingency Fund from Parliament’s Finance Committee when seeking approval on June 29.
- The Attorney-General failed to properly defend the Republic in court, leading to the attachment of a constitutional fund.
- Public funds were moved through unapproved channels, raising serious corruption concerns.
Demands
The Minority issued several demands, including:
- The immediate appearance of the Attorney-General and Finance Minister before Parliament to provide full documentation.
- A public statement from the Governor of the Bank of Ghana clarifying the source of the funds and whether the AG’s directive was rejected.
- An urgent special audit by the Auditor-General.
- The resignation or removal of the Attorney-General.
The Minority warned that failure to provide candid answers would lead to a full parliamentary inquiry and possible Supreme Court action.
Conclusion
While reaffirming support for flood victims, the Minority maintained that the controversy is not about delaying relief but upholding the rule of law, parliamentary oversight, and constitutional governance.
The government is yet to issue an official response to the latest allegations.
