The Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC has rejected allegations linking Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, to issues uncovered in a recent forensic audit of the mission.
The embassy explained that Ambassador Smith was not in charge of the mission during the period covered by the audit and, therefore, had no oversight of the activities being investigated.
The clarification follows comments by former British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, who suggested that the conduct under scrutiny at the embassy was at its worst under the current ambassador.
However, the embassy dismissed the claim, stressing that Ambassador Smith assumed office in Washington DC in September 2025, after the period covered by the audit.
“To avoid any doubt, Ambassador Smith assumed office in Washington DC in September 2025, after the period under review and without any oversight of the activities under examination,” the embassy said in a statement shared on its official Facebook page.
The embassy further disclosed that a new team of Foreign Service officers was posted to the mission in June 2025 to address longstanding administrative challenges.
It also highlighted Ambassador Smith’s record of promoting accountability and discipline, citing his tenure as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland from 2014 to 2017.
“A similar commitment to institutional discipline characterized Ambassador Smith’s tenure as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland from 2014 to 2017,” the statement said.
According to the embassy, the ambassador has maintained the same commitment to accountability, transparency and responsible leadership since assuming office in Washington.
“In Washington, he has once again distinguished himself by championing accountability, transparency and responsible delivery,” it added.
The embassy said Ambassador Smith remains focused on the discharge of his responsibilities and committed to serving Ghana with integrity.
“He remains resolute in the discharge of his duties and unwavering in his commitment to serving the Republic of Ghana and its people with honour, dignity, diligence and the highest standards of integrity,” the statement added.
