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.
Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu | |
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| 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 |
Education
editAsiedu holds an Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Ghana, Legon. He also holds an 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
editAuditor-General of Ghana
editIn 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
editAsiedu is a Christian and enjoys preaching the gospel.[1]
See also
editReferences
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.