The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson has underscored the need for a value for audit exercise on the new Headquarters complex of the Bank of Ghana.

He reiterated that the construction of the edifice was imprudent, as the building was "commenced at the same time that the bank was going through difficulties." Dr Forson consequently noted that a value for money audit is needed on the project.

Speaking in an interview with Alfred Ocansey on March 13, he said such an audit is non-negotiable. "I am sure the governor himself will not run away from that call.

The kind of money they've spent on the central bank building is in excess of $300 million.