President Terminates Charles Adu Boahen’s Appointment over Galamsey Economy Exposé

by: Nutifafa Bequine

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance has been fired by the president according to a statement from the Jubilee House.

It is believed that, the minister has been fingered in the yet to be premiered documentary by Tiger Eye PI investigative film entitled “Galamsey Economy”

The statement signed by the director of communication, Eugene Arhin reads;

PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO TERMINATES APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES ADU BOAHEN

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.

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 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 is set for premiering at 4pm and 8pm respectively at the Accra International Conference Center, Accra, on 14 November, 2022.

Below is the statement from the presidency: