The University of Ghana Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG) has called for the immediate resignation of Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedumover what it describes as a flawed and misleading payroll audit report.

The controversial report, issued by the Auditor-General’s office, claims that the University of Ghana overstated employee compensation by GH¢59.2 million between 2022 and 2024.

However, UTAG-UG has firmly rejected the findings, arguing that the report is riddled with inaccuracies and misrepresentations.

In a statement, the association accused the Auditor-General of failing to follow due process, saying the audit was conducted without giving the university or its staff a fair chance to respond to or clarify the alleged discrepancies.

Addressing the press on Tuesday, May 20, UTAG-UG General Secretary Jerry Joe Harrison said the association is deeply concerned about what it describes as unethical practices in the compilation and release of the audit findings.
“It appears to us that the audit service is more interested in appearing to be working rather than doing the right thing, and in so doing, they ignore ethical standards that guide their profession."

“The University of Ghana maintains that the audit report was not shared with them for them to make comments and clarify any discrepancies before this was made public. This is unfair and unethical. This is a serious breach of the ethics required of the audit service and the profession.”

Describing the report as misleading and damaging to the reputation of the university and its staff, UTAG-UG says it is left with no option but to call for the Auditor-General’s resignation.

“For the Auditor-General to sit in his office and preside over such an institution that disregards ethical standard practice, we are hereby calling for the resignation of the Auditor-General, or we will petition the President for him to be removed,” he said.