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Story by Mizpah Ampem Darko. In a landmark development for Ghana's internal audit profession, the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Ghana have jointly introduced the new global internal audit standards. The launch event, which attracted a diverse group of stakeholders from the public and private sectors as well as non-governmental organizations, marks a pivotal moment in advancing the internal audit profession in the country.  A Timely Development Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency, highlighted the importance of these standards in equipping internal auditors with the necessary tools to perform their duties with professionalism and precision. "The timing of this launch is both timely and essential, especially as the world navigates the complexities of emerging technologies, robotics, advanced artificial intelligence, and machine learning," Dr. Osae remarked. The new standards aim to enhance the efficien...

Hon. Ralph Poku-Adusei,  Member of Parliament for Bekwai Constituency, has asserted that the minority is very prepared to hold the current government to account as they take over the affairs of the Nation. Addressing the media after the swearing-in ceremony, Hon. Poku-Adusei stated that the Minority would hold the government to account, despite the NDC's strong majority in Parliament. He emphasized the importance of a strong and united Minority caucus in ensuring that the government is transparent and accountable to the people. "We will not shy away from our responsibility to scrutinize the government's policies and actions," Hon. Poku-Adusei stated. "We will hold them to their promises, starting with H.E. John Mahama's 120-day social contract with Ghanaians." The MP's statement underscores the critical role that the Minority plays in a democratic system. As noted in various studies,new entrants like Hon. Poku-Adusei have the power to influence legis...