Dr. Eric Oduro Osae has formally resigned from his position as Director-General of Ghana’s Internal Audit Agency (IAA), concluding a five-year tenure marked by efforts to enhance fiscal accountability within the public sector.
His departure, announced in a letter to stakeholders dated April 17, 2025, takes immediate effect.
In his farewell message, Dr. Osae acknowledged the collaboration and guidance he received during his leadership. “I want to use this opportunity to thank all of you for the support, advice, and the opportunity to be of service to God and country,” he stated. The letter did not specify his reasons for leaving or his future plans.
Appointed in 2020, Dr. Osae leveraged his dual expertise as a Chartered Accountant and lawyer to advance reforms in public financial management and governance frameworks. His tenure focused on strengthening internal audit systems across government institutions, aiming to curb mismanagement and improve transparency. Prior to leading the IAA, he served as Technical Advisor on Governance to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development from 2017 to 2020, a role funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Dr. Osae’s exit arrives as Ghana continues to navigate challenges in public sector accountability, with the IAA playing a pivotal role in auditing government expenditures. His leadership saw the agency adopt stricter compliance measures and training programs for auditors. While no successor has been named, observers emphasize the importance of maintaining momentum in institutional reforms, particularly as the country faces economic pressures. The IAA has yet to issue a formal statement regarding interim leadership or the recruitment process for a new Director-General.
