Minority demands A-G’s resignation over GH¢350m Contingency Fund withdrawal

Ghana's Minority Caucus in Parliament has escalated its criticism of the government, demanding the resignation of Attorney-General Dominic Ayine. The caucus alleges that Ayine orchestrated an unconstitutional withdrawal of GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund, which was designated for victims of recent floods.

According to Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei, Ayine issued a letter on July 1, 2026, directing the Bank of Ghana to release the funds. However, the Governor reportedly declined this directive. Appiagyei highlighted that the Contingency Fund is currently the subject of garnishee proceedings before a court, a fact she claims Parliament was not informed about when it approved the GH¢350 million for flood relief.

The Minority Caucus further questioned the Ministry of Finance's announcement that the funds had been released despite the pending legal process. Appiagyei characterized the Attorney-General's actions as a violation of Articles 1(2) and 125 of the Constitution, asserting that no government branch should operate above court authority. The caucus is pushing for an independent parliamentary investigation into the transaction.

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Mr Ayine, in a letter dated July 1, 2026, directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to release the funds, but the Governor declined the directive.

In addition to Ayine's resignation, the Minority wants Minister of Finance Cassiel Ato Baah Forson to appear before Parliament's Finance Committee to clarify the circumstances of the fund's release. They are also demanding that Ayine, Forson, and all involved institutions submit the garnishee order, full court records related to the judgment debt, and the Attorney-General's withdrawal authorization letter to Parliament. The caucus also urged the Bank of Ghana Governor to publicly confirm whether the central bank refused the Attorney-General's directive and, if so, under whose authority the funds were ultimately withdrawn.

The Minority Caucus has vowed to pursue all available parliamentary and legal avenues, including a motion for a parliamentary inquiry and potentially an action at the Supreme Court, to uphold the Constitution. This demand follows a series of related news items concerning police arrests, court proceedings, and government support initiatives.

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The Minority would pursue all available parliamentary and legal options, including a motion for a parliamentary inquiry and, if necessary, an action at the Supreme Court to enforce the Constitution.