The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has elected Richard Ellimah, a Natural Resource Governance Analyst and Community Activist, as its new chair for the term spanning 2025–2026.
Mr. Ellimah, who serves as a representative for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) within the Committee, was elected on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He succeeds Constantine K. M. Kudzedzi.
Following his election, Mr. Ellimah conveyed his gratitude to the members for their trust in him and committed to enhancing the robust foundation established by his predecessors.
He reiterated his dedication to advancing PIAC’s mission of fostering transparency and accountability in the management and utilisation of Ghana’s petroleum revenues.
With nearly twenty years of experience in the governance of natural resources and civil society in Ghana, Mr. Ellimah brings a wealth of knowledge to this position.
During the same meeting, Biomedical Scientist Edward Yaw Afriyie, who represents the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), was elected as Vice Chairperson for a one-year term, succeeding Odeefuo Amoakwa Boadu VIII.
Before the elections, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Samuel Arkhurst, the Coordinating Director, Technical, at the Ministry of Finance, administered the oath of office to five new PIAC members on behalf of the Minister.
The newly elected members are:
Christopher Opoku Nyarko – Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI)
Sena Dake – Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
Zamboanga Rufai Saminu – Ghana Journalists Association (GJA)
Veronica Adigbo – Ghana Bar Association (GBA)
Nana Soglo Alloh IV – National House of Chiefs
