UTAG-UG Threatens Petition to Presidency for Auditor-General’s Removal

Accra, Ghana – May 2025

The University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG) has declared its intention to formally petition the Presidency to remove Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu if he does not voluntarily resign.

The move comes in response to recent revelations in the Auditor-General’s report, which allegedly attributes over 68% of payroll savings between 2022 and 2024 to irregularities discovered at the University of Ghana.

Lecturers Demand Accountability

According to UTAG-UG, the Auditor-General’s handling of the payroll audit has unfairly targeted the University of Ghana and painted a distorted picture of the institution’s financial administration. The association has expressed strong dissatisfaction with what it describes as “unjustified reputational harm” to the university.

In a statement, UTAG-UG emphasized that it will not remain silent while the integrity of its members and institution is undermined. The group argues that the Auditor-General’s approach lacked objectivity and proper consultation with university authorities before publication.

Possible Constitutional Petition

UTAG-UG warns that failure by Mr. Asiedu to resign will compel the association to invoke Article 146 of Ghana’s Constitution, which outlines the process for the removal of an Auditor-General on grounds of stated misbehavior or incompetence. The petition would be directed to the President and, if accepted, could trigger a judicial inquiry.

The Auditor-General has yet to publicly respond to the threat.

Observers say this development may test the balance between institutional accountability and the constitutional independence of the Auditor-General’s office.

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