President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has removed Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang from his position as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
Dr. Tenkorang has been directed to hand over his duties to Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, the current Deputy Director-General for Investments, by April 15, 2024.
This decision follows various changes made by the president to SSNIT‘s management, as reported by myjoyonline.com.
Pearl Nana Ama Darko, formerly the Deputy Director-General for Operations and Benefits, has been reassigned to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as the Commissioner for Support Services.
In response to these changes, Juliana Kpedekpo has been appointed as the new Deputy Director-General for Operations and Benefits.
President Akufo-Addo is also expected to nominate a new Deputy Director-General for Investment and Development soon.
In a letter signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo, Dr. Tenkorang was notified of the termination of his appointment. He will receive three months’ salary in lieu of notice.
Bosempen Osafo-Maafo, the new appointee, is the son of Nana Yaw Osafo-Maafo, a prominent Ghanaian political figure who currently serves as Senior Advisor to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Nana Yaw Osafo-Maafo previously held the position of Senior Minister in President Akufo-Addo’s first term government and has served in various government roles throughout his career.
