The University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG)has announced plans to petition the Presidency for the removal of Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, should he fail to resign voluntarily.
The move follows the release of a special payroll verification audit by the Auditor-General’s office, which alleged that the University of Ghana overstated employee compensation by GH¢59.2 million between 2022 and 2024.
Rejecting the findings, UTAG-UG has described the audit report as misleading and damaging, arguing that the university was not given the opportunity to clarify any discrepancies before publication.
UTAG-UG Secretary Dr. Jerry Joe Harrison in an interview criticized the Auditor-General’s conduct, questioning the ethical standards upheld in the audit process.
“We must begin to think about ethics and hold ourselves to a higher standard. It is not about morality. All the countries that have developed did so not because of moral upbringing but because of strong ethical principles”.
He further questioned whether the Auditor-General had personally reviewed the report before its release and suggested that the issue highlights broader institutional failings within the Audit Service.
“I could be wrong, but all I’m saying is that he should reflect and recognize that his position is no longer tenable. If he continues to stay in office, as we have promised, we will take the next step by petitioning the Presidency for his removal”.
UTAG-UG insists that the audit report has unfairly tarnished the reputation of the university and its staff.
