Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu Explained

Nationality:Ghanaian
Alma Mater:University of Ghana Business School
Occupation:Chartered accountant
Office:Auditor-General of Ghana
Term Start:September 2021
Predecessor:Daniel Yaw Domelevo
Appointer:Nana Akufo-Addo

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 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

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] In September 2021, Asiedu was appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo to serve as Auditor-General of Ghana with effect from 27 August 2021.[5] [6]

Personal life

Asiedu is a Christian and enjoys preaching the gospel.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-09-11. All you need to know about Akuamoah Asiedu - Domelevo’s deputy who replaced him. 2022-02-21. GhanaWeb. en.
  2. Web site: 2021-03-02. Domelevo’s 167-day accumulated leave ends today; set to resume work tomorrow. 2022-02-21. Citi Newsroom. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020-06-29. Akufo-Addo directs Domelevo to proceed on accumulated leave beginning July 1. 2022-02-21. Citi Newsroom. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2021-03-05. Domelevo’s forced retirement sends wrong signals on corruption fight – CSOs. 2022-02-21. Citi Newsroom. en-US.
  5. Web site: President confirms Akuamoah Asiedu Auditor-General. 2022-02-21. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  6. Web site: Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu appointed Auditor-General. 2022-02-21. Graphic Online. en-gb.