President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba as Acting Director-General of the Value for Money Office.
According to a statement from the Presidency signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications dated Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the appointment was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 14(1) of the Value for Money Office Act, 2026 (Act 1172).
Dr. Aziz-Bamba will serve in an acting capacity pending the receipt of the constitutionally required advice of the Governing Board, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
Prior to his appointment, Dr. Aziz-Bamba served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law. He is also a Harvard-trained lawyer.
The Value for Money Office is mandated to ensure that public expenditure delivers value and serves the public good.
The Presidency said the appointment marks an important step towards operationalising the Office, strengthening scrutiny of public spending, curbing waste and ensuring that government expenditure translates into tangible benefits for Ghanaians.
Read the statement below:
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