The Minority in Parliament has accused the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) of deliberately obstructing transparency by refusing to comply with a formal Right to Information (RTI) request.
The caucus had earlier levelled a series of allegations against the Authority, including claims of a salary doubling for its Chief Executive Officer, Chris Boadi-Mensah, without board approval, as well as a politically motivated transfer of staff reportedly costing the pension fund close to GH₵1 million.
The NPRA has, however, denied these claims.
Addressing a press conference on Sunday, April 19, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, criticised the Authority’s public response, arguing that it failed to directly address the substantive concerns raised by the Minority.
Mr. Assafuah disclosed that he submitted a formal request on March 17, 2026, under the Right to Information Act, seeking specific and verifiable data on the management of Ghana’s pension sector. According to him, the request was declined by the NPRA.
He further alleged that the Authority relied on principles from the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) to justify its refusal, a move he described as legally flawed.
“The NPRA, in an attempt to shield itself from scrutiny, chose to rely on IOPS principles, which are not binding under Ghanaian law and cannot override the clear provisions of the Right to Information Act,” he stated.
The Minority insists that the refusal to disclose the requested information raises concerns about accountability and transparency within the Authority.
Mr. Assafuah emphasised that as a public institution, the NPRA is obligated to comply with lawful disclosure requests, especially on matters concerning the management of pension funds.
“When a public authority refuses lawful disclosure, it raises more questions than answers,” he added.
While the Minority continues to press for answers, the NPRA has rejected the allegations made against it, maintaining that its actions are in line with regulatory standards and governance procedures.
The standoff sets the stage for a potential legal and political confrontation, as calls grow for greater scrutiny of institutions managing public funds.
The development also highlights ongoing tensions between transparency advocates and state institutions over access to information, particularly in sectors as critical as pensions, where public trust remains paramount.
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