The principle of natural justice will play out properly when the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry who has been sacked by the President, Charles Adu Boahen, gets his day before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to answer allegations of corruption made against him, a member of the Government’s communication team, Kofi Tontoh has said.
Mr Tontoh stated that investigations by the OSP will determine the next action to be taken against him.
President Akufo-Addo announced that he has referred Mr Adu Boahen to the OSP for investigations after sacking him.
President Akufo-Addo has sacked Mr Adu Boahen.
“The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has terminated the appointment of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Charles Adu Boahen, with immediate effect.
“After being made aware of the allegations levelled against the Minister in the exposé, ‘Galamsey Economy’, the President spoke to Mr. Adu Boahen, after which he took the decision to terminate his appointment, and also to refer the matter to the Special Prosecutor for further investigations.
“The President thanked Mr. Adu Boahen for his strong services to his government since his appointment in 2017, and wished him well in his future endeavours,” a statement issued by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Mr Eugene Arhin said on Monday November 14.
Commenting on this, Mr Tontoh said on the Big Issue on TV3 with Berla Mundi on Tuesday November 15.“This is a decisive decision by the President.”
He added “It is an attempt to show that the President doesn’t condone corruption but let us allow Adu Boahen to have his day and ones all the facts come out if any further action is needed it will be taken.”
