The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that special courts will be established to handle cases arising from audit infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s Report.
In a statement released on Monday, October 20, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu explained that the decision followed a high-level meeting convened by President John Dramani Mahama with the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, and the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu.
The meeting focused on strengthening the enforcement of findings contained in the Auditor-General’s Report.
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“The President today met with the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, and the Auditor-General to discuss measures for strengthening the enforcement of findings contained in the Auditor-General’s Report. At the meeting, it was agreed that special courts will be designated to handle cases arising from audit infractions, including the enforcement of surcharges and disallowances, as well as the prosecution of related criminal offences,” the statement noted.
According to the Presidency, the initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to promote transparency, curb the misuse of public funds, and ensure the swift recovery of monies owed to the state.
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The meeting follows President Mahama’s recent concerns about recurring financial irregularities in state institutions and his call for tougher measures to hold public officials accountable for the mismanagement of public resources.
Read the full statement below:
President Mahama meets CJ, AG and Auditor-General over Audit findings enforcement. pic.twitter.com/cyNUXRsQcT
— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) October 20, 2025
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