IMF meddling in Ghana’s politics, must be called to order – Dafeamekpor

Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has cautioned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) against what he described as their alleged interference in Ghana’s internal politics, following the Fund’s concerns over the politicisation of board appointments at State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday, September 11,  Dafeamekpor urged the IMF to respect Ghana’s constitutional and legal frameworks governing the appointment and composition of SOE boards.

“The IMF has been out against the NDC for some time and I think that it is time we call them to order. They are completely out of order,” he said.

His comments follow an IMF Technical Assistance Report published in July 2026, which raised concerns about political influence in the appointment of boards and executives of major SOEs.

Dafeamekpor defended the government’s appointments, arguing that political affiliation does not automatically disqualify individuals from serving on public boards, provided they have the requisite qualifications and experience.

He cited the leadership of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), arguing that individuals with political backgrounds can still provide effective leadership when they possess the necessary expertise.

The Majority Chief Whip further accused the IMF of exceeding its mandate with its commentary on Ghana’s governance arrangements.

“They are beginning to meddle in our internal politics, and I don’t think that, as the supranational organisation, that is what they’ve been brought here to do. In a lot of jurisdictions. I would have demanded that the Country Director be removed or transferred because we have lost trust in him. And we know the meetings he is holding with the opposition. We know the discussions they’ve been holding; we know,” he disclosed.