President Mahama Nominates Pamela Graham As Auditor-General
- President John Dramani Mahama has named Pamela Graham, a public finance expert, as the new Auditor-General
- Pamela Graham's appointment is subject to consultation with the Council of State in line with Article 70(1)(b) of the 1992 Constitution
- If approved, Pamela Graham will take over from Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, who is retiring after his two-year post-retirement contract
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Pamela Graham, a public finance expert, as the new Auditor-General to lead the Ghana Audit Service.
Her appointment as Auditor-General is subject to consultation with the Council of State.
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The high-profile nomination is in line with Article 70(1)(b) of the 1992 Constitution, which requires the President to seek the Council’s advice before making a final appointment.
The nomination was made formal through a communication from the Secretary to the President. The nomination has been submitted to the Council of State for the constitutionally mandated consultative process.
According to sources, President Mahama's nomination of Pamela Graham is part of the government's broader efforts to strengthen financial oversight and rebuild confidence in key governance institutions.
Pamela Graham is said to have extensive experience in public financial management, auditing, and institutional governance, along with a strong reputation for integrity and professionalism.
The role of the Auditor-General is key to Ghana’s accountability framework, with responsibility for auditing public accounts and ensuring compliance with financial laws and regulations across state institutions.
If her appointment is confirmed, Pamela Graham will take over from Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, who is retiring.
Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu reached the statutory retirement age of 60 on August 1, 2024. However, his tenure was extended in a post-retirement contract for two years.
Meanwhile, the Council of State is expected to meet to consider Pamela Graham's credentials and advise the President accordingly.
About Pamela Graham
The Auditor-General nominee, Pamela Graham currently works as Senior Partner at Ernst & Young, a position she has held since 2020.
Her role is said to have strengthened her expertise in financial oversight and institutional advisory.
If confirmed, she will become the first woman in Ghana's history to occupy the Auditor-General position.
She joins other historical female like the Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, and the Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong who were appointed by President Mahama to serve.
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Rans Logistics refunds GH¢19m after Auditor-General findings
In another publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Rans Logistics refunded GH¢19.1 million following the Auditor-General's special report about their eyebrow-raising infractions.
Rans Logistics was flagged for overpayments related to grain transportation and the disappearance of thousands of tonnes of rice and maize.
A special audit report on GH¢68.7 billion in government arrears and payables revealed some of these infractions.
Speaking before the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on March 30, the Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, highlighted the audit's crucial role in safeguarding public resources and ensuring accountability.
Source: YEN.com.gh
