Former Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan, has shared his experience of the emotional distress he endured after being removed from his ministerial post.During a panel discussion on Peace FM's Kokrokoo show on October 16, 2023, he emphasized that the aftermath of such a situation is far from straightforward. He cited the tragic case of a District Chief Executive (DCE) who took his own life after losing his appointment.

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He described the initial shock and emotional turmoil as something that can significantly disorient individuals, as they grapple with a multitude of thoughts and emotions."Truth be told, initially when it happens you get tensed for a number of days…you will be having dizziness.“All of a sudden there is a whole change of architecture. What plans do you do? Maybe you have not even thought of all of those. They come plain, facing you in reality.

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Face to face. But you have to hold yourself together, then you try to let the man in you also take control,” he said.He added "I know of a situation where someone in one of the administrations, a DCE, was sacked, and somewhere he took his life. He took his own life.“It is not a lying down matter but that is what life has for you. Hold yourself up for it. then re-order your steps…I have overcome this long ago.

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”Kwamena Duncan was replaced as the regional minister during President Akufo-Addo's second term, having completed a full term from 2017 to 2021. He was succeeded by Justina Marigold Assan, who at the time was the Municipal Chief Executive for the Agona West Municipality.

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