President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr. Pamela Graham as Ghana’s new Auditor-General, urging her to discharge her constitutional mandate with independence, integrity and courage in safeguarding the nation’s public resources.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the Presidency, the President said the occasion reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to transparency, accountability and sound public financial management.
He noted that the Office of the Auditor-General plays a vital role in ensuring the prudent management of public funds, preventing waste and strengthening public confidence in state institutions.
Congratulating Dr. Graham on her appointment, President Mahama reminded her that her duty is to serve the Constitution and the people of Ghana, stressing that every audit report must be guided by facts, evidence and the law.
President Mahama also expressed appreciation to the outgoing Auditor-General, Mr. Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu for his dedicated service and contribution to strengthening public accountability over the years.
The President also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening the Audit Service through investments in modern audit technologies, digital systems, institutional reforms and capacity building.
He further called on all public institutions to cooperate fully with the Auditor-General and implement audit recommendations promptly.
Dr. Graham not only the 11th individual to constitutionally assume the office but also becomes the first female Auditor-General of the Republic of Ghana.
With over 25 years in the private sector, where she spent over two decades at EY Ghana, joining the firm in 2001 and later becoming the firm’s first female Partner,Dr. Graham is recognized as a leading expert in institutional governance, public financial management, and corporate auditing.
She holds an MBA from the Alliance Manchester Business School and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) completed through a joint program between IPAG Business School and NiBS University.
Dr. Graham assumed office following the retirement of her predecessor, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu. In her capacity as the head of the Ghana Audit Service, she is tasked with the constitutional mandate under Article 187 of the Ghanaian Constitution to audit all public accounts and safeguard the state’s public purse
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