Akufo-Addo fires his Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen.
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President Nana Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, with immediate effect.
In a statement on Monday from the Presidency, the Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin, said, “After being made aware of the allegations levelled against the Minister in a documentary, ‘Galamsey Economy’, the President spoke to Mr Charles 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.â€
He said 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 endeavors.
The documentary, dubbed “Galamsey Economyâ€, was premiered in Accra on Monday at the Accra International Conference Centre.
In the documentary, Mr. Adu Boahen is said to have told undercover investigators that Ghanaian vice president Dr. Bawumia would require some positions from the investor for his siblings as a kick back to get his backing and influence in establishing a business in Ghana.
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