The Deputy Director General in charge of Finance and Administration at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Michael Addo, has resigned with immediate effect.
His resignation is reportedly due to tension between himself and the newly appointed Director General, Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo.
Sources suggest that Osafo-Maafo was allegedly mistreated during his tenure as a deputy, and his recent promotion to Director General may have prompted Addo’s decision to step down.
Mr Addo’s resignation came shortly after outgoing Director General, Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang, presented his handing over notes to the Board of the Trust on Friday, April 12, 2024, before the Monday deadline to vacate his position.
President Akufo-Addo terminated Dr. Ofori Tenkorang’s appointment on Wednesday, April 9, and appointed Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as his replacement.
This led to Pearl Nana Ama Darko, the Deputy Director General for Operations and Benefits, being reassigned to the role of Commissioner for Support Services at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Juliana Kpedekpo has taken over from Pearl Nana Ama as the new Deputy Director General for Operations and Benefits.
The President is expected to appoint a new Deputy Director General for Investment and Development to replace Kofi Osafo-Maafo, as well as another deputy for Finance and Administration to succeed Michael Addo in the coming days.