Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu

Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu
Auditor-General of Ghana
Incumbent
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

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

Auditor-General of Ghana

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

Asiedu is a Christian and enjoys preaching the gospel.[1]

See also

• Auditor-General of Ghana

References

1. "All you need to know about Akuamoah Asiedu - Domelevo's deputy who replaced him". GhanaWeb. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
2. "Domelevo's 167-day accumulated leave ends today; set to resume work tomorrow". Citi Newsroom. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
3. "Akufo-Addo directs Domelevo to proceed on accumulated leave beginning July 1". Citi Newsroom. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
4. "President confirms Akuamoah Asiedu Auditor-General". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
5. "Domelevo's forced retirement sends wrong signals on corruption fight – CSOs". Citi Newsroom. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
6. "Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu appointed Auditor-General". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 February 2022.