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

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Reports indicate that the contracts of his three deputies have also been revoked.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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