Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, has dismissed Kwadwo Gyamfi Osafo-Maafo from his position as Director of Cyber Security at the National Communications Authority (NCA).

Mr. Osafo-Maafo has been instructed to transfer his duties to the Acting Director General of the NCA.

As stipulated in clause 8 of his appointment letter, he will be compensated with three months' salary in place of notice.

Minister Sam George acknowledged Mr. Osafo-Maafo’s efforts and thanked him for his service to the country.

The letter of termination, endorsed by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Alexander Yaw Arphul, on February 14, conveyed:“I wish to inform you that the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations has terminated your appointment as the Director of Cyber Security of the National Communications Authority effective immediately.

“You are directed to hand over your duties to the Ag Director General of the National Communications Authority. In line with paragraph 8 of your appointment letter, you will be given three months’ salary in lieu of notice. The honourable Minister extends his gratitude for your service to the nation.”