The Presidency has refuted speculations that the outgoing Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang was dismissed for engaging in some wrongdoing.
A statement released by the Director of Communications for the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said, such speculations have no basis.
“Contrary to some speculations in the media, the Office of the President would like to place on record that the exit of Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang from the position of Director-General of SSNIT had nothing to do with any form of misconduct or malfeasance on his part. Indeed, Dr Ofori-Tenkorang’s exit from office is part of the ongoing restructuring of Government being undertaken by President Akufo-Addo,” Mr Arhin clarified.
“The President is satisfied with the performance of Dr Ofori-Tenkorang as Director-General of SSNIT in the past seven years, as the institution, under his watch, witnessed some impressive transformation. The President thanks him for his services to the nation,” the release concluded.
It would be recalled that President Akufo-Addo sacked Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang with effect from Monday April 15, 2024.
He consequently asked the SSNIT boss to hand over to one of his deputies, Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo.
This is contained in a letter dated April 8, 2024, signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante and addressed to Dr Ofori-Tenkorang.
“Reference is made to your appointment letter dated 1st July, 2019, issued by the Public Services Commission. In accordance with 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 in lieu of notice.
You are directed to hand over your office to Mr. Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo and proceed to collect any terminal benefits you may be entitled to,” portions of the letter read.
It continued 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.”
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Meanwhile, the Deputy Director General in charge of Finance and Administration at SSNIT, Michael Addo, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect.
3News sources familiar with the matter said Addo’s resignation stems from some tension between himself and the newly appointed Director-General for the Trust, Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo.
Mr. Addo’s resignation, according to the sources, came shortly after outgoing DG, Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang, presented his handing over notes to the Board of the Trust on Friday, April 12, 2024, before Monday’s deadline to vacate his position.