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President John Mahama administration has revoked the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). The decision, effective immediately, also sees the termination of three deputy directors as part of a broader directive to annul late-tenure appointments made by the previous government.
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, son of former Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo, was appointed to the role in April 2024 by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. His removal comes less than a year into his tenure and aligns with a February 10, 2025, directive from the Office of the President, which mandates the reversal of all public service appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.
The directive, issued by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, cited concerns over compliance with good governance practices. “Consistent with government procurement in relation to near end-of-tenure appointments and recruitments, 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,” the letter stated.
Heads of government institutions have been instructed to annul such appointments and submit comprehensive reports by February 1, 2025. This move follows an earlier request on January 15, 2025, for detailed records of staff added to payrolls since December 7, 2024, as part of efforts to streamline the government’s payroll system and ensure fiscal accountability.
The Mahama administration has emphasized the importance of these measures in curbing irregularities and promoting transparency. “This information is critical to maintaining transparency and accountability in our payroll management processes,” the January directive read.
The shake-up at SSNIT underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing governance challenges and restoring public trust in state institutions. Analysts suggest the move could signal further reforms across other sectors as the government seeks to tighten oversight and eliminate inefficiencies.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
