The Economy and Development Committee of Parliament has warned that ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that failaure to honour its invitation to participate in the review of the 2025 Annual Progress Report will face sanctions, insisting that public institutions must remain accountable for their performance and use of public resources.
According to the Chairman of the Committee, Eric Afful, the review of the report will assess institutional challenges, performance, budget utilisation and measures being implemented to improve service delivery.
Despite economic gains recorded last year, the National Development Planning Commission found persistent challenges, including youth unemployment, poor maternal health outcomes and weaknesses in public service delivery that continue to derail the country’s progress.
He said active participation by public institutions is a demonstration of their commitment to accountability.
“Active participation is an important demonstration of an institution’s commitment to these principles,” Mr. Afful stated.
He urged all ministries, departments, agencies and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to cooperate fully with the process, stressing that the exercise requires the involvement of all relevant institutions.
“The committee therefore expects every ministry, department, agency and the MMDAs to cooperate fully with this process,” he said.
Mr. Afful cautioned that institutions that fail to honour the committee’s invitation without a valid reason or refuse to provide the required information will be treated seriously.
“Failure without a cause to honour the committee’s invitation or to provide required information will be viewed seriously by the committee, as inconsistent with the standards of accountability, transparency and responsible governance that underpin the government’s reset agenda,” he warned.
The Chairman further reminded public institutions that parliamentary committees have the authority to demand accountability and compliance from those invited to appear before them.
He added that ministries that deliberately refuse to appear before the committee should expect consequences.
The committee’s findings and deliberations would help strengthen public sector governance, improve the management of public resources and ensure value for money in government programmes.
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