Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu
Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu | |
|---|---|
| Auditor-General of Ghana | |
| Assumed office September 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Nana Akufo-Addo |
| Preceded by | Daniel Yaw Domelevo |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana Business School |
| Occupation | Chartered accountant |
Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu is a Ghanaian accountant who currently serves as Auditor-General of Ghana. He was appointed by Nana Akufo-Addo in 2021 to replace Daniel Yaw Domelevo.
Education
[edit]Asiedu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Ghana, Legon. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration in Strategic Management from the Paris Graduate School of Management. He is a chartered accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) and the Institute of Internal Auditors.[1]
Career
[edit]Auditor-General of Ghana
[edit]In July 2020, Aseidu assumed the position of acting Auditor-General of Ghana after his boss Daniel Yaw Domelevo was asked to go on accumulated leave of 167 working days.[2][3] He continued in that role also from March 2021 following a controversial retirement of Domelevo till his elevation to Auditor-General of Ghana.[4][5] In September 2021, Asiedu was appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo to serve as Auditor-General of Ghana with effect from 27 August 2021.[4][6]
Personal life
[edit]Asiedu is a Christian and enjoys preaching the gospel.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "All you need to know about Akuamoah Asiedu - Domelevo's deputy who replaced him". GhanaWeb. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Domelevo's 167-day accumulated leave ends today; set to resume work tomorrow". Citi Newsroom. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Akufo-Addo directs Domelevo to proceed on accumulated leave beginning July 1". Citi Newsroom. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ a b "President confirms Akuamoah Asiedu Auditor-General". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Domelevo's forced retirement sends wrong signals on corruption fight – CSOs". Citi Newsroom. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu appointed Auditor-General". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 February 2022.