The recent spate of dismissals and appointments by President Akufo-Addo, including the sacking of Dr. John Ofori Tenkoran, Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). ), Pastor Amishadai Owusu-Amoah urged Franklin Cudjoe to question the president’s intentions.
The IMANI African President, in his reaction to the sudden termination of the SSNIT Director-General appointment, expressed concern at the lack of transparency and explanation surrounding these decisions.
In a Facebook post, Mr. Franklin Cudjoe highlighted the significant achievements achieved under the leadership of the GRA Director and the outgoing SSNIT Director, particularly in protecting the pension fund and improving financial performance.
“Firstly, it was the GRA Board and its members who were harshly dismissed by the Executive, although no reasons were given. However, under the previous Board, Ghana had for the first time had a tax rate of 14% of GDP ( This is an important milestone in the IMF program in Ghana. The Director-General of SSNIT, who currently has nine months left in his term, has been dismissed with immediate effect by the President. Termination of DG No reason is given.
“With the foresight of the DG and a little luck, our pensions were able to escape the relentless attack of the dangerous Debt Restructuring Program (DDEP) by having minimal government documentation. Directorate Guidance The department has relentlessly pursued government arrears and expanded coverage to self-employed workers. The leadership has succeeded in selling SSNIT’s hotel ownership to prevent pension fund hemorrhage. , he pointed out that SSNIT has scaled back its real estate investments, which have never been profitable but are loved by the politicians who control SSNIT.
Cudjoe noted that the two senior officials replaced were seen as politically accommodating, and warned of the potential risks associated with such appointments. He cautioned against appointing individuals based solely on political loyalty and emphasizing the importance of competence and independence in leadership positions.
Mr. Cudjoe’s concerns go beyond the immediate impact on SSNIT and the GRA, and whether these actions are aimed at consolidating political support in the 11th hour of his presidency or whether they are facilitating undisclosed contracts. There are questions about the president’s overarching agenda, including speculation about whether he intends to do so.
According to him, these concerns have far-reaching implications for the country, the government, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its flag bearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
“The successors to the two agencies, GRA and SSNIT, are seen by many as very docile political submissives. And that’s dangerous. What is the President’s grand plan? Will he strengthen his base in an hour or will he push through some bizarre deal? These unexplained capricious acts have actually hurt the country, the government, the party and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,” he said. wrote.
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