ASEPA Invokes Article 187(13) For Auditor-General’s Removal
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has invoked Article 187(13) of the 1992 Constitution for the removal of Auditor General, Mr Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu.
The Civil Society Organisation petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to initiate a process for his removal on April 3, 2025.
He is being accused of high crime, misbehaviour, abuse of office and constitutional violations.
The Constitutional processes for the removal of the Auditor General from office under Article 187(13) are the same as the processes for the removal from office of the Chief Justice under Article 146.
Among the alleged crimes of the Auditor General with their accompanying evidence include;
1. Failing to comply with the directives of the Supreme Court which constitutes a high crime under Article 2(4) of the Constitution 1992
2. Conniving with the Audit Service Board to usurp the powers of Parliament in violation of Article 187(15).
3. Unlawful Retention of Public Funds in contravention of Section 17(2) of the Audit Service Act.
4. Abuse of Discretionary powers and cover-up in contravention of Article 296 of the Constitution.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
