By Francis Kobena Tandoh
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba, lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law as Acting Director-General of the Value for Money Office, a statement from the Presidency announced on Tuesday.
The statement, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications said Dr. Aziz-Bamba will serve in an acting capacity pending receipt of the constitutionally required advice of the Governing Board, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and Section 14(1) of the Value for Money Office Act, 2026 (Act 1172)
The Value for Money Office is mandated to ensure that every cedi of public expenditure serves the public good.
“His appointment marks an important step towards operationalising the Office, strengthening scrutiny of public spending, curbing waste and ensuring that public expenditure delivers tangible benefits to Ghanaians,” read the statement.
Dr. Aziz-Bamba is a Havard-trained lawyer who, until his appointment, served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Find the statement from the Presidency Communications below;
