President Akufo-Addo sacks Charles Adu-Boahen
The statement further indicated that the President has referred the matter to the Special Prosecutor for investigation.
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Mr. Charles Adu-Boahen over allegations of corruption.
“After being made aware of the allegations made against the Minister in the expose`, ‘Galamsey Economy’, the President spoke to Mr. Adu Boahen, after which he took the decision to terminate his appointment,” a statement signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Jubilee House said.
The statement further indicated that the President has referred the matter to the Special Prosecutor for investigation.
According to investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw in his yet-to-be-aired documentary, Mr. Adu-Boahen told undercover Tiger Eye investigators that the Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, needs USD200,000 token as an appearance fee and some positions by an investor for the Vice President’s siblings to get his backing and influence in establishing a business in Ghana.
"You mean, like appearance fees and stuff? I mean he, himself (the Vice President), if you give him some (USD) 200,000 or something as a token, as thank you, appreciation, that’s fine. He’s not really, he’s not really (like) that. All he needs is to worry about his campaign money in 2020,” Charles Adu Boahen is quoted to have said.
But prior to the announcement of his termination, the Vice President had said he had no knowledge of the allegations and called for the sacking of the Minister.
On Facebook, he wrote: “My attention has been drawn to a video by Anas Aremeyaw Anas (as posted on his social media handle) showing the Minister of State for Finance, Mr Charles Adu Boahen, apparently using my name, inter alia, to peddle influence and collect money from supposed investors.
“I would like to state that if what the minister is alleged to have said is accurately captured in the video, then his position as a minister of state is untenable.
“He should be dismissed summarily and investigated.
“I am not aware of any such meeting held by Minister Adu-Boahen, or a supposed ‘appearance fee’ My most cherished asset in life is my integrity, and I will not allow anyone to use my name to engage in corrupt activities."