The new Board Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Adu Anane Antwi, has disclosed that he actively sought the appointment to lead the institution.
Dr. Anane Antwi explained, “In January 2021, four years after my retirement, when the board was to be reconstituted, I wrote to the then Minister for Finance expressing my desire and availability to serve as chair of the SEC board, but I did not receive any response.”
He further revealed, “On 30th January this year, I sent a similar letter to the current Minister for Finance, Dr. Ato Forson. On May 7, 2025, I received a call from the minister’s office requesting my CV, which I promptly submitted.”
These revelations were made in a statement released to Joy Business on May 20, 2025.
Dr. Anane Antwi also recounted that on Friday, May 16, 2025, he was invited by the Ministry of Finance to attend the inauguration of the board scheduled for Monday, May 19, at 1:30 pm.
“I thank God for giving me another opportunity to serve the SEC and the country. I hope to give my best as chair of the SEC board,” he added.
Reasons for Returning to SEC
Dr. Adu Anane Antwi noted his longstanding desire to return to the SEC since retiring as Director General in December 2016.
“I have wanted to come back as board chair to help implement the various reforms I introduced in the Securities Industry Act of 2016 before I retired,” he explained.
He also shared, “Before becoming Director General of the SEC, I was involved as a consultant in drafting the Securities Industry Bill.”
Inaugurating the Board
Speaking at the inauguration of the reconstituted SEC board, Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson expressed satisfaction to “see the board come to life.”
He reminded the board of the SEC’s crucial role in restoring confidence, integrity, and dignity to the sector.
“The taxpayer cannot continue to be used as a punching bag. The public must no longer bear the burden of regulatory failures,” the Minister said.
Dr. Forson emphasized that the new board “must act with focus and integrity to protect investors, promote transparency, and uphold accountability across our financial markets.”
Members of the Reconstituted SEC Governing Board
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Dr. Adu Anane Antwi – Chairman
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Dr. James Klutse Avedzi
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Mr. Mensah Thompson Emmanuel
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Deborah Mawuse Agyemfra
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Dr. Zakaria Mumuni
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Mr. Louis Kwame Amo
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Ms. Maame Samma Peprah
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General Legal Council Nominee
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Edward Kaale-Ewola Dery
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William Coffie
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Helen Adwoa Ntoso, MP
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