Michael Kpessa-Whyte
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte is the Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) in Ghana, where he plays a crucial role in promoting corporate governance and accountability within state-owned enterprises. Recently, he was in the news for facilitating a high-level engagement between President John Dramani Mahama and the CEOs of SOEs, aimed at enhancing their efficiency and aligning them with national development goals.
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The Director General of SIGA, Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, commended TDC’s operational efficiency and customer-focused services.
TDC declares GH¢3m dividend at 5th Annual General Meeting
Ghana· 2026-01-31
Prof. Kpessa-Whyte warned that sanctions would include dismissal, public naming and shaming of entity heads, and the dissolution of boards.
LIST: See the members of the new 9-member SIGA boardGhana· 2025-08-20
Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte cautioned against the outright privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
No need to fully privatise ECG - Director General of State Interests Governance Authority Kpessa-WhyteGhana· 2025-04-07Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, the Director-General of SIGA, urged heads of SOEs to prioritise good governance and accountability.
President orders audit of SOEs - Exercise to block inefficiencies, deliver valueGhana· 2025-03-14
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte said the initiative underscored the government’s commitment to corporate governance, accountability and efficiency within the public sector.
President Mahama to engage CEOs of State-Owned Enterprises on March 13Ghana· 2025-03-13