The government has annulled the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).

Reports indicate that the contracts of his three deputies have also been revoked.

The affected deputies are Kwame Adu-Darkwa, Deputy Director-General for Finance and Administration; Ms. Juliana Kpedekpo, Deputy Director-General for Operations and Benefits; and Nana Serwah Bonsu Amoako, Deputy Director-General for Investment and Development.

As of now, no replacements have been announced, as the President has yet to appoint a new Director-General and deputies.

In April 2024, then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo relieved Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang of his duties as SSNIT’s Director-General, appointing Osafo-Maafo in his stead.

Dr. Ofori Tenkorang’s dismissal prompted the immediate resignation of Michael Addo, his Deputy Director-General in charge of Finance and Administration.

Osafo-Maafo’s tenure also resulted in the reassignment of Pearl Nana Ama Darko, the former Deputy Director-General for Operations and Benefits, to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as Commissioner for Support Services.

She was subsequently replaced by Juliana Kpedekpo, who is now among the outgoing deputies.

President John Dramani Mahama is anticipated to name new officials for the vacant positions in the coming days.