President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr. Pamela Graham as Ghana’s first female Auditor-General, marking a historic milestone in the country’s governance and public accountability system.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, was attended by Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and other senior government officials, highlighting the significance of the appointment.
Dr. Graham becomes the first woman to head Ghana’s supreme audit institution since its establishment, a development widely regarded as a major step toward promoting gender inclusion and strengthening leadership in the country’s public service.
Administering the oath of office, President Mahama charged the new Auditor-General to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, independence and integrity in the discharge of her constitutional mandate to safeguard the nation’s public resources.
He urged Dr. Graham to build on the achievements of her predecessors while intensifying efforts to promote transparency, accountability and sound financial management across the public sector.
“The President has charged her with upholding the highest standards of independence, integrity and professionalism in safeguarding the nation’s public resources, while building on the dedicated service and achievements of her predecessors,” a statement issued after the ceremony said.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang congratulated Dr. Graham on her appointment, describing it as a landmark achievement for Ghana and for women in leadership.
“Congratulations to Dr. Pamela Graham on this historic appointment. I wish her every success as she begins this important national assignment,” the Vice President said.
Dr. Graham’s appointment is expected to strengthen the work of the Ghana Audit Service in promoting accountability, improving public financial management and enhancing public confidence in the stewardship of state resources.
The appointment also represents another milestone in efforts to increase women’s representation in key constitutional offices, with many observers expressing optimism that Dr. Graham’s tenure will further reinforce transparency and good governance in the management of public finances.
