The new Board Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Adu Anane Antwi, has revealed that he pushed for his appointment at the institution.

Mr. Anane Antwi noted that “In January 2021, after four years of my retirement, when the board was going to be reconstituted, I wrote to then Minister for Finance expressing my desire and availability to serve as the chair of the SEC board, but I didn't get any response”.

The new Board Chairman of SEC revealed that “On 30th January this year, I sent a similar letter to the current Minister for Finance, Dr Ato Forson. On May 7, 2025, I got a call from the minister's office requesting my CV, which I sent".

“These revelations were captured in a statement released to Joy Business today, May 20, 2025.

Dr. Anane Antwi also recounted how last Friday, May 16, 2025, he got a call from the minister's office to be at the Ministry of Finance on Monday, 19th May, for the inauguration of the board at 1:30 pm.

“I thank God for giving me another opportunity to offer my services to the SEC and the country. I hope to give my best services to the Securities and Exchange Commission as the chair of its board”, he added.

Reasons for returning to SEC

Dr. Adu Anane Antwi noted that he has always wanted to return to the Securities and Exchange Commission since he retired as Director General in December 2016.

“I have desired to get back to the SEC as the board chair to help implement the various reforms I introduced in the Securities Industry Act of 2016 before I retired”, he added.

The new Board Chairman also recounted that “I was involved in the drafting of the Securities Industry Bill as a consultant before becoming the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Inaugurating the Board

Speaking after the inauguration of the reconstituted board of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson, expressed his satisfaction to “see the board come to life”

He reminded the board about the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission in restoring confidence, integrity, and dignity in the sector.

The Minister also said “The taxpayer cannot continue to be used as a punching bag. The public must no longer bear the burden of regulatory failures”.

The Minister of Finance was of the view 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 Re-constituted Board of Securities and Exchange Commission

Members of the SEC Governing Board:

• Dr. Adu Anane Antwi – Chairman

• Dr. James Klutse Avedzi

• Mr. Mensah Thompson Emmanuel

• Deborah Mawuse Agyemfra

• Dr. Zakaria Mumuni

• Mr. Louis Kwame Amo

• Ms. Maame Samma Peprah

• General Legal Council Nominee

• Edward Kaale-Ewola Dery

• William Coffie

• Helen Adwoa Ntoso, MP