Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ghana have expressed concerns over a proposed amendment to the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA), warning that it could obscure oil revenue spending and undermine transparency and accountability in the country’s oil sector. The PRMA, enacted in 2011, was designed to ensure that petroleum revenues are managed in a transparent and accountable manner. However, the proposed amendment, which is currently before Parliament, has raised eyebrows among CSOs, who argue that it could lead to a lack of transparency in oil revenue spending. According to the CSOs, the amendment could allow the government to spend oil revenues without proper oversight, thereby undermining the principles of transparency and accountability. The CSOs have called on the government to reconsider the proposed amendment, arguing that it could have far-reaching consequences for the management of Ghana’s oil revenues. They have also urged Parliament to ensure that any amendments to the PRMA are in line with international best practices and do not compromise the transparency and accountability of oil revenue management. The PRMA has been instrumental in promoting transparency and accountability in Ghana’s oil sector, and any amendments to the law must be carefully considered to ensure that they do not undermine these principles. The CSOs have warned that the proposed amendment could lead to a lack of trust in the government’s management of oil revenues, which could have negative consequences for the country’s economic development. They have also argued that the amendment could create an environment conducive to corruption, as oil revenues could be spent without proper oversight. The government has argued that the proposed amendment is necessary to ensure that oil revenues are spent efficiently, but the CSOs have countered that this could be achieved through other means that do not compromise transparency and accountability. The debate over the proposed amendment has highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of oil revenues, and the need for the government to ensure that any amendments to the PRMA are in line with international best practices. The CSOs have called on the government to engage in a broader consultation with stakeholders, including civil society, to ensure that any amendments to the PRMA are in the best interests of the country. They have also urged the government to consider alternative measures that could achieve the desired objectives without compromising transparency and accountability. The proposed amendment has also raised concerns among international organizations, which have warned that it could undermine Ghana’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of oil revenues. The CSOs have argued that the proposed amendment could damage Ghana’s reputation as a leader in transparency and accountability in the oil sector, and undermine the country’s ability to attract foreign investment. The government has a responsibility to ensure that oil revenues are managed in a transparent and accountable manner, and any amendments to the PRMA must be carefully considered to ensure that they do not compromise these principles. The CSOs have warned that the proposed amendment could have far-reaching consequences for the management of Ghana’s oil revenues, and have called on the government to reconsider the proposal. The debate over the proposed amendment has highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of oil revenues, and the need for the government to ensure that any amendments to the PRMA are in line with international best practices. The CSOs have called on the government to prioritize transparency and accountability in the management of oil revenues, and to ensure that any amendments to the PRMA are in the best interests of the country. The proposed amendment has also raised concerns among local communities, who have warned that it could lead to a lack of transparency in oil revenue spending and undermine their ability to benefit from oil revenues. The CSOs have argued that the proposed amendment could create an environment conducive to corruption, and have called on the government to ensure that any amendments to the PRMA are in line with international best practices. The government has a responsibility to ensure that oil revenues are managed in a transparent and accountable manner, and any amendments to the PRMA must be carefully considered to ensure that they do not compromise these principles.