The APR serves as one of the nation’s most important accountability instruments, providing a comprehensive assessment of how Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have implemented government policies, programmes, and projects, as well as the results achieved with resources entrusted to them by Ghanaian taxpayers.

The Committee will utilise the findings to engage all relevant institutions on their performance, achievements, challenges, budget utilisation, and measures being taken to improve service delivery.

Mr Afful stressed that the review process is not intended to be punitive but rather designed to strengthen institutional performance, promote learning, identify policy gaps, and support evidence-based decision-making in Parliament.

 He formally invited all ministers, chief directors, heads of departments, chief executive officers of agencies, and heads of MMDAs whose institutions fall within the Committee’s mandate to accord the exercise the highest priority.

He warned that any invitation extended by the Committee should be regarded as a constitutional responsibility requiring full cooperation, and that failure to honour such invitations or provide required information would be viewed seriously as inconsistent with the standards of accountability, transparency, and responsible governance underpinning the government’s reset agenda. Institutions are expected to appear fully prepared with technical officers and present accurate, timely, and verifiable information reflecting their stewardship of public funds.

Emphasising the government’s focus on transparency, efficiency, and resource-oriented governance, Mr Afful reiterated that the Committee’s objective is to ensure that every cedi appropriated by Parliament delivers value for money and contributes meaningfully to improving the lives of Ghanaians. He reminded public institutions that they are custodians, not owners, of public resources and have a duty to account for their utilisation.

The Committee will conduct the review in a fair, objective, transparent, and constructive manner, he assured. Institutions demonstrating innovation, efficiency, and excellence will have the opportunity to showcase their achievements, while those facing implementation challenges will be engaged constructively to identify practical solutions and appropriate policy interventions. The findings and recommendations will contribute to strengthening public sector governance, improving policy implementation, enhancing institutional performance, and ensuring greater accountability in the management of public resources.

Mr Afful concluded by thanking the NDPC for preparing the report and commended the media for their indispensable role in informing the public and promoting transparency. He encouraged all stakeholders, including civil society organisations and development partners, to support the accountability exercise, adding: “Together, let us strengthen our institutions, deepen accountability and build a more efficient, transparent and responsive public sector for the benefit of all Ghanaians.”