The University of Ghana branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG) has called for the immediate resignation of Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu over what they describe as a flawed and damaging payroll audit report.
This follows a special payroll audit conducted by the Auditor-General’s office, which alleged that the University of Ghana exaggerated staff compensation by GH¢59.2 million between 2022 and 2024. UTAG-UG, however, has rejected the findings, arguing that the report is inaccurate and misleading.
According to the association, the report has unfairly damaged the reputation of the university and its employees, as they were not given a chance to address or clarify the issues raised before the report was released publicly.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, May 20, UTAG-UG General Secretary Jerry Joe Harrison criticized the Auditor-General for ethical misconduct.
He claimed that the Auditor-General’s approach showed a disregard for professional standards and suggested the audit service was more concerned with appearances than proper procedure.
Harrison emphasized that the university was never given access to the audit findings for review or comment before they were made public, calling this omission unethical and a serious breach of auditing standards.
UTAG-UG concluded by demanding the resignation of the Auditor-General, warning that if he does not step down, they will petition the President for his removal from office.
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Story by: Cindy Selasi Humade | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by: Kuuku Osei Baidoo
