The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has issued a firm charge to the Ministry’s newly inaugurated Audit Committee, calling for a renewed push to eliminate audit infractions, strengthen internal controls, and ensure strict adherence to public financial management laws. He made the call on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, during the inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry’s Executive Conference Room.
Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim emphasized that the Ministry’s financial governance will be assessed by how effectively the Committee enforces audit recommendations and drives compliance with national laws, including the Ghana Audit Service Act (Act 584), the Internal Audit Agency Act (Act 658), and the Public Financial Management Act (Act 921). He reminded the members that their role is not ceremonial but a statutory requirement central to maintaining public trust.
The Audit Committee will be chaired by Mr. Nathan Yankey from the Internal Audit Agency, supported by Mr. Abdul Jaleel Umaru (TBI), also from the Internal Audit Agency, and Ms. Beatrice Omari Panyin, another representative of the IAA. They are joined by Mr. Owusu S. Mensah (Esq.) from the Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana, bringing additional professional oversight to the Committee’s work.
In addition to the core members, senior officials of the Ministry have been co-opted to strengthen the Committee’s operational grounding. These include Mr. Amin Abdul Rahaman, Chief Director; Ms. Delu Konuoua, Director-General; Mr. Eric Bannoryele, Financial Controller; and Mr. Emmanuel Anku, Head of the Ministry’s Internal Audit Unit. Mr. Newroad Aplagah, an Assistant Director, will serve as Secretary to the Committee.
The Minister urged the Committee to maintain independence of judgment, professionalism, and diligence, stressing that their work directly influences the Ministry’s credibility before Parliament, development partners, civil society, and the Ghanaian public. He also encouraged Directors and staff of the Ministry to embrace the Committee as “partners in strengthening institutional performance rather than auditors to be avoided.”
Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim assured the Committee of the Ministry’s full support throughout their two-year tenure, committing to provide the resources and information required for effective oversight.
Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
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