The recent resignations of some ministers in the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government has left a void that needs to be filled albeit with the presence of caretaker ministers for the affected roles.
GhanaWeb takes a look at a number of ministerial positions that have become vacant largely due to the resignation of appointees and or other reasons.
Minister of State at the Finance Ministry
The Minister of State at the Finance Ministry was one of many ministerial portfolios created in President Akufo-Addo’s government.
The position until November 14, 2022, was occupied by Charles Adu Boahen.
The Presidency in a statement issued in November 2022 announced the termination of Mr Adu Boahen’s appointment by the president.
“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 statement read.
Providing reasons for the dismissal, the president said that it was based on the knowledge that allegations of corruption had been levelled against the minister.
The allegations, the statement added, were in line with an undercover investigative piece by journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
“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 presidency said.
The video by Anas implicated the minister who was captured on tape making various indicting statements to some supposed potential investors.
The minister was further captured on the tape receiving an undisclosed amount and also negotiated some bribery payments.
