President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr. Pamela Graham as Ghana’s first female Auditor-General, describing her appointment as a significant milestone in the country’s governance and public financial management.
At a ceremony held at the Jubilee House, President Mahama called on all public institutions to cooperate fully with the new Auditor-General and ensure the prompt implementation of audit recommendations, stressing that effective auditing remains one of the strongest pillars of accountability, transparency, and good governance.
Dr. Pamela Graham, Ghana’s first female Auditor-General sworn into office- in photo– President John Mahama and Vice President- Prof. Opoku-Agyemang.
The President emphasized that the Office of the Auditor-General plays a critical role in safeguarding public resources and promoting prudent financial management across government institutions.
“I urge all public institutions to extend their full cooperation to the Auditor-General and to act promptly on audit recommendations. Effective audits are indispensable to strengthening accountability, improving public financial management, and deepening good governance,” President Mahama stated.
The appointment marks a historic first for Ghana, with Dr. Graham becoming the first woman to occupy the constitutional office since its establishment.
Dr. Graham assumes office with over 25 years of professional experience in the private sector, bringing extensive expertise in auditing, finance, corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Her appointment is expected to strengthen the country’s efforts to enhance transparency in the management of public finances.
She succeeds Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, who retires after serving as Auditor-General.
In accepting the responsibility, Dr. Graham pledged to uphold the independence, integrity, and professionalism of the Auditor-General’s Department while working to ensure that public resources are managed efficiently and in accordance with the law.
Her appointment comes at a time when Ghana continues to intensify efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve public sector accountability, and reinforce confidence in state institutions.
The swearing-in also underscores the government’s commitment to promoting women’s leadership in high-level public offices, with Dr. Graham’s elevation expected to inspire greater female representation in public financial management and governance.
Observers believe her extensive professional background, coupled with the constitutional independence of the Auditor-General’s Office, positions her to play a pivotal role in promoting transparency, combating financial irregularities, and ensuring value for money in the use of public resources.
