Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo former Director-General of SSNIT
The government has officially revoked the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
According to a Citi News report, the president has also terminated the contracts of three deputies in a recent directive by the presidency.
The affected deputies include Kwame Adu-Darkwa, Deputy Director-General for Finance and Administration; Juliana Kpedekpo, Deputy Director-General for Operations and Benefits; and Nana Serwah Bonsu Amoako, Deputy Director-General for Investment and Development.
Osafo-Maafo’s removal comes less than a year after he was appointed to the position in April 2024 by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
According to a letter issued on February 10, 2025, by the presidency and sent to all heads of government institutions, the Chief of Staff directed that all appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024, be revoked.
“Consistent with government procurement in relation to near end of tenure appointments and recruitments, I wish to bring to your attention that all appointments and recruitments made in the Public Services of Ghana after 7th December, 2024, are not in compliance with established good governance practices and principles.
“Accordingly, all Head of Government Institutions are hereby requested to take the necessary steps to annul any such appointments or recruitments and submit a comprehensive report on the actions taken to this Office by 1th February, 2025,” the letter said.
It will be recalled that the Office of the President directed all heads of government institutions to submit detailed records of staff members added to their payrolls since December 7, 2024.
This request, issued on January 15, 2025, was part of ongoing efforts by the John Mahama administration to strengthen transparency and integrity within the government’s payroll system.
A letter signed by Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, outlined the specific information required for each new employee.
Heads of institutions were to provide the full names, designations or job titles, employee identification numbers (if applicable), date of appointments, and the date the employees were added to the payroll.
The directive emphasized the importance of this exercise in maintaining accountability in the management of public funds.
Heads of institutions were required to submit the requested data to the Office of the President by January 31, 2025.
“In line with ongoing efforts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of government payroll records under the John Mahama administration, I am writing to request your assistance in providing information on staff who have been added to your Institution’s Payroll since Saturday 7th December 2024,” part of the statement said.
The statement continued, “This information is critical to maintaining transparency and accountability in our payroll, management processes. Kindly ensure that the requested data is submitted to my office no later than Friday 31st January 2025.
“Should you require further clarification or have any questions regarding this directive, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your cooperation in this important matter is highly appreciated.”
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