Call it the day of reckoning or dismissal day and you will not be far from it.
On a day when the attention of most Ghanaians appeared solely focused on the premiere of ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas' latest expose dubbed "Number 12: When Misconduct And Greed Become The Norm”, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo went on a dismissal blitzkrieg with the shocking firing of at least five appointees at the helm of state institutions.
First was the announcement of the sacking of Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) CEO, Gifty Klenam, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) CEO, Paul Asare Ansah and the Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transport (BOST) Company, Alfred Obeng Boateng.
A former Member of Parliament (MP) for Lower West Akyem, Madam Klenam was sacked along with her two deputies.
A few hours after the news went viral, Peacefmonline intel picked reports that the CEO of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Felix Anyah was also to be axed. Withing minutes, that news turned out to be true.
Sources say Dr. Anyaa was not approved by the Public Services Commission after he appeared for his interview for the job; a report Peacefmonline is yet to ascertain.
Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports say a number of other high-ranking state officials will soon be kicked out of office between now and July. This radical reorganisation is believed to be part of efforts by the President to rid government agencies of what seems to be a cycle of boardroom wrangling between chief executives of state agencies and their boards.
More soon.....
Source: Nana Kwadwo Asante Agyemang/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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Two points: Until we pass a law that mandates the state sponsoring of political parties in Ghana, the fight against corruption will be a lost cause. The ken Agyapongs, Alfred Obengs, Wayomes etc. will be the main power brokers because they finance the party in opposition and are entitled to their pound of flesh when the party comes to power because they have to recoup their investment. The state needs to be funding political parties otherwise our democratic experiment will fail. Sadly Nana Addo is losing the moral high ground because this government is too overcrowded. Kufour had Kwadwo Mpiani who was a strong man and the shadow prime minister. Rawlings had the PV Obengs who managed the government machinery. Akuffo Addo needs someone to play the Mpianim role. The current chief of staff cannot do it, neither can Osofo Marfo nor Bawumia. His government is lacking a number 10
Nana Danquah Akuffo Trump! IF they are corrupt let them face the law but if it is a politically motivated purge then I completely disagree with you. Ghana can be served by any qualified Ghanaian and not merely persons sympathetic to your political ideology. Say no to corruption and deal with corrupt officials without fear or favour, irrespective of political colouration. Long live Ghana, long live the ideals of true probity, transparency and integrity.
Nana Addo, we will not be distracted by any news you try to throw in around this time. 100% Attention on ANAS #12
these announcements have been long overdue. a long of restructuring is required to get rid of nonperforming and corrupt officials in the current government
I am sharing Nyantakyi tears
GHANA YOUTH ARISE AND STAND FOR WHAT RIGHTFULLY BELONGS TO US....THESE PEOPLE CAN'T HELP US.. WE WON'T BE ***barred word*** NO MORE.
@Obiba JK; the fact that these people have been terminated does not mean they corrupt. It could be nonperformance, conflicts of interest or stumble blocks for reformation, etc
I just hope and pray that these terminations will not just end there. Otherwise, it'll be a recipe for disaster. Ghanaians must know why they were sacked and whether prosecutionary action will be taken. Afterall, any ***barred word*** can be appointed, embezzle funds and misconduct him or herself and the resultant effect will be a dismissal. People must be punished