President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Pamela Graham, a distinguished figure in public finance, to lead the Audit Service as the new Auditor-General.

The high-profile nomination was formalised through a communication from the Secretary to the President and has been submitted to the Council of State for the constitutionally mandated consultative process.

Should her appointment be confirmed, Pamela Graham will replace Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, who is going on retirement. He reached the statutory retirement age of 60 on August 1, 2024. Following this, his tenure was extended in a post-retirement contract for two years.

Known for her strong reputation for integrity and professionalism, Ms. Graham is widely regarded as an expert in institutional governance and public financial management.

In accordance with Article 70(1)(b) of the 1992 Constitution, the President’s power to appoint an Auditor-General is not unilateral; it requires the formal advice of the Council of State.

The Council is expected to convene in the coming days to deliberate on Ms Graham’s credentials and provide the necessary advice to the President.

If the consultation is successful, Ms. Graham will step into a role that serves as the linchpin of Ghana’s accountability framework, tasked with auditing all public accounts and enforcing compliance across every state institution.

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