The President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo has dismissed the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang with effect from Monday, April 15, 2024.
He consequently added that the SSNIT boss handed over to Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo one of his dupitis.
This was drafted in a letter dated April 8, 2024, The letter was signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, and was addressed to Dr Ofori-Tenkorang.
“Reference is made to your appointment letter dated 1st July 2019, issued by the Public Services Commission. By paragraph 8 of the said appointment letter, I regret to inform you that the President has terminated your appointment effective 15th April 2024 with three (3) months’ salary instead of notice.
You are instructed to hand over office to Mr. Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo and go forth to recieve any terminal benefits you may be entitled to,” this was captured in other portions of the letter read.
It was further state that, “To ensure a smooth transition, kindly hand over and cease to act as the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) no later than close of business on Monday, 15th April, 2024.”
“The President thanks you for your service to the nation and extends his best wishes,” the letter concluded.
The new Director-General of SSNIT happens to be the son of President Akufo-Addo’s Senior Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo.
