The University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG UTAG) is demanding the immediate dismissal of the Auditor-General following a controversial payroll audit that accused the university of inflating salary claims by GH¢59.2 million between 2022 and 2024.
The Auditor-General’s report, which named the University of Ghana as responsible for 68% of irregular salary claims across government institutions—totalling GH¢86.86 million—has triggered a strong backlash from the university’s faculty association.
Speaking at a press conference, UG UTAG Secretary Jerry Joe Harrison condemned the findings, saying the report was “misleading, unethical, and damaging to the institution’s public image.”
According to the Association, “the University was not given the chance to respond to or clarify the report before it was made public,” an omission they say violates due process and professional standards.
UG UTAG also accused the Auditor-General’s office of allowing the report to be used as a “tool for political manipulation,” while criticising certain media outlets for distorting facts about the university. The Association called on the National Media Commission to intervene and take a stand against what it described as irresponsible coverage.
“This is absolutely not right. Because of that, we are urging the National Media Commission to as a matter of urgency call these low-standard journalists to order for additional harm about the university,” the Association stated.
In its defence, UG UTAG insisted the salary payments flagged in the audit were lawful and based on formal agreements with the government. It further pointed to systemic issues such as delayed government subventions and the absence of recruitment clearance as long-standing barriers to the university’s efficient operation.
The group says the Auditor-General’s conduct has eroded confidence in public oversight institutions and must have consequences. “For ethical breaches of this magnitude, we believe the Auditor-General should be removed from office,” said Jerry Joe Harrison.
While reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability, UG UTAG stressed that such principles must be pursued with fairness, accuracy, and respect for institutional integrity.
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