Former Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan, has alleged that a male District Chief Executive (DCE) took his own life after being relieved of his position.
Mr Duncan made this disclosure in an interview on Peace FM when he recounted the traumatic experience he encountered after losing his ministerial position during the second term of President Akufo-Addo’s government.
He did not disclose the identity of the said DCE, who purportedly took his own life after losing his job. He also didn’t indicate under whose government this unfortunate incident unfortunately happened.
“I know of a situation where someone in one of the administrations, a DCE, was sacked, and somewhere he took his life. He took his own life,” he said.
Opening up on some of the difficult changes a government official has to undergo after losing his or her position, Mr Duncan noted that it starts off with immense tension, accompanied by dizzy spells that last for days.
“Truth be told, initially when it happens you get tensed for a number of days…you will be having dizziness.
“All of a sudden there is a whole change of architecture. What plans do you do? Maybe you have not even thought of all of those. They come plain, facing you in reality. Face to face. But you have to hold yourself together, then you try to let the man in you also take control,” he added.
He noted that despite the struggles one would have to endure, one has to be at peace with him or herself and then begin anew.
“It is not a lying down matter but that is what life has for you. Hold yourself up for it. then re-order your steps…I have overcome this long ago,” he said.
Kwamena Duncan was replaced as the regional minister during President Akufo-Addo’s second term, having completed a full term from 2017 to 2021. He was succeeded by Justina Marigold Assan, who at the time was the Municipal Chief Executive for the Agona West Municipality.