<<Print>>

Mr Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu has been sworn in as the new Auditor-General by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.

His appointment takes effect from August 27, 2021, replacing Mr Daniel Yao Domelevo, the former Auditor-General. Before his appointment, Mr Asiedu was the Acting Auditor-General.

Vice President Bawumia, who administered the Oath of Office at the Jubilee House in Accra, said the President was satisfied with the work Mr Asiedu had done, so far, and charged him to perform his duties with diligence and utmost professionalism.

In his acceptance address, Mr Asiedu thanked the President for the honour done him, saying; "I'm deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by the President and I ask God to grant you knowledge and wisdom so that your vision in transforming this country will be realized".

He promised to work collaboratively with the Management and Board of the Ghana Audit Service to protect the public purse to enhance transparency and accountability.

Vice President Bawumia also swore in a seven-member Governing Board of the Ghana Audit Service, chaired by Professor Edward Duah-Agyeman.