Due to the MIIF audit controversy, the external auditor was fired.

Justina Nelson, head of MIIF The scandal surrounding the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has intensified due to new disclosures. It has been revealed that an external auditor was fired after the Auditor-General verified a series of events involving a rejected attempt to modify audited financial accounts. According to reports, the external auditor hired to examine MIIF's accounts had their contract terminated during a high-level meeting at Jubilee House.

In accordance with accepted journalistic practices, the disclosures come after written inquiries that were sent to the Auditor-General prior to publication. Since then, the Auditor-General has reacted, offering explanations that provide fresh insight into the developing story. signed audit, then contested

The Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairperson of MIIF finalized and signed the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, on June 26, 2025, and the Auditor-General on June 27, 2025, according to the Auditor-General.This affirmation is consistent with the documentation evidence that this newsroom currently has.

But things drastically changed in September 2025 when a former MIIF Board member used the Right to Information Act to request access to the audited finances.Later on, the Right to Information Commission began to consider that request. MIIF formally responded to the Audit Service more than a month after the RTI request, requesting a review and restatement of the 2024 audited financial statements that had already been signed.

The Audit Service categorically denied this request, according to the Auditor-General.The Audit Service rejected MIIF's claims in a letter dated November 12, 2025, calling the Fund's actions "improper." Dispute with Jubilee House The Auditor-General also revealed that after this refusal, the MIIF CEO complained to the Chief of Staff, which led to a high-level meeting at Jubilee House.

The Auditor-General stated that this request was emphatically rejected by the Audit Service.In a letter dated November 12, 2025, the Audit Service dismissed MIIF's accusations and referred to the Fund's activities as "improper." Conflict with the Jubilee House The CEO of MIIF complained to the Chief of Staff following this rejection, which prompted a high-level meeting at Jubilee House, according to the Auditor-General.

The Auditor-General affirmed that he was asked to the meeting in order to present the Audit Service's stance and offer expert commentary on why MIIF's request to modify the audited financial accounts could not be fulfilled. The meeting's outcome, according to the Auditor-General, was an agreement that an external auditor would assess MIIF's 2025 financial statements while the assess Service would stick to its stance on the 2024 audit. After being appointed, the external auditor was removed.

In order to provide the Audit Service's position and professional analysis on why MIIF's request to alter the audited financial accounts could not be met, the Auditor-General confirmed that he was invited to the meeting. The Auditor-General stated that an external auditor would evaluate MIIF's 2025 financial statements, but the assessment service would maintain its position on the 2024 audit. The external auditor was dismissed after being hired.

Additionally, Dr. Aveh was a previous nominee for the Auditor-General post, which he held from December 2016 until Daniel Domelevo removed him following the 2016 elections. Given the heated context of MIIF's previous attempt to modify its 2024 audited reports, these actions raised concerns about governance protections and possible conflicts of interest. Due to claimed interference, the audit was terminated.

In an additional twist, the Auditor-General verified that TRC Consult's employment had subsequently been terminated. The Auditor-General claims that the Audit Service decided to end the engagement after learning that MIIF's management was trying to control the audit procedure. The Auditor-General emphasized that the dismissal was required to maintain public confidence in the independence, accountability, and transparency of the Audit Service.

The Auditor-General clarified, "The decision was made to ensure the highest level of public confidence in the integrity of the audit process." Increasing attention The most recent confirmations contribute to the growing scrutiny of MIIF's transparency and governance, especially in view of the Auditor-General's harsh criticism of MIIF's actions as improper and his earlier refusal to change the 2024 audited financial accounts.

Observers claim that the incident is a crucial test for Ghana's public financial oversight system, with concerns now centered on audit independence, executive influence, and institutional responsibility.The Presidency, the Ministry of Finance, and the Board of MIIF are under increasing pressure to address what is quickly developing into one of the most significant governance disputes involving a public investment agency in recent memory.