Charles Adu Boahen's dismissal too little to please or appease; sack Ofori-Atta too — Mahama’s Aide to Akufo-Addo

Joyce Bawa Mogtari, the Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, is not satisfied with the termination of Mr. Charles Adu Boahen’s contract as a Minister of State at the Finance Ministry.

According to her, she will only be satisfied when the President heeds the general outcry and sacks his Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, whom many blame for the current economic quagmire.

In a tweet on Monday, November 14, spotted by Modernghana News, the outspoken lawyer and politician said the President’s move can't be used to please or appease angry Ghanaians.

“Too little to please or appease we the people @NAkufoAddo please sack Ken Ofori Atta!! Sack all the gatekeepers and rent seekers!! #KenMustGo.” she wrote.

Her comment came after the President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sacked the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Charles Adu Boahen.

In a statement issued by the Communications Directorate of the Ministry, it has confirmed that the termination of the appointment of the Minister of State takes effect immediately.

“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,” the official statement said on Monday.

The sacking of the Minister of State comes after the President was informed about allegations made against Charles Adu Boahen in the Galamsey Economy exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

“After being made aware of the allegations levelled against the Minister in the expose, "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 official statement from the President further explained.

It concludes, “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.

Read a copy of the full termination letter below;

14th November 2022

PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO TERMINATES APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES ADU BOAHEN

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.