Akufo-Addo sacks Charles Adu Boahen

 

President Akuffo-Addo Terminates Appointment of Charles Adu Boahen.

Charles Adu Boahen’s appointment as Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance has been canceled by President Nana Akufo-Addo with immediate effect.

The Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin, stated in a statement released by the Presidency on Monday, “After being made aware of the claims made against the Minister in the exposé, “Galamsey Economy,”.

Mr. Adu Boahen is alleged to have told the undercover investigators in the aforementioned documentary by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia only requires a token payment of $200,000 to make an appearance before meeting with fictitious investors. A section of the letter reads: 

“The president of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has terminated the appointment of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Charles Adu Boahen, with immediate effect.

After being made aware of the allegations levelled against the Minister in the exposé, “Galamsey Economy”, the president spoke to Mr. Adu Boahen, after which he took the decision to terminate his appointment, and also to refer the matter to the Special Prosecutor for further investigations.

The President thanked Mr. Adu Boahen for his strong services to his government since his appointment in 2017, and wished him well in his future endeavours”.

Eugene Arhin

Director of Communications    

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