The former CEO of the National Identification Authority, Prof Ken Attafuah has expressed his disappointment about his removal from office by the president.
Prof. Attafuah said the way and manner the government terminated his appointment was not fair because it is against provisions of the Constitution, particularly Act 296(a).
He said under constitutional democratic government, his appointment should have been terminated with prior notification by the president and with tangible reasons but unfortunately, that was not the case.
Prof Attafuah said this in an interview with Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem programme.
He said the law states that the exercise of discretional powers shall not be arbitrary, capricious or based on bias, resentment or personal dislike of the person in question and it shall be in accordance with due process of the law.
Prof Attafuah who is also a criminologist, added that there was no reason for his sacking. He said he is a public servant who went through proper appointment procedures and was interviewed by the Public Services Commission with proper processes for his appointment, so he was surprised the president did not terminate his appointment properly.
He added that he was informed of his termination on his sick bed and was even shocked to know that workers of the Authority were aware of his termination when he had no knowledge about it.
Story by: Yaa Serwa and Akosua Addai/Adom FM/Ghana
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Empowering entrepreneurs: US government pledges support for women businesses
28 mins -
Security retooling projects strengthen Ghana’s capabilities against threats – Akufo-Addo
32 mins -
Savannah Regional Peace Council sensitises students on violent extremism
36 mins -
NCCE organises dialogue for parliamentary candidates in Ada constituency
37 mins -
Current economic challenges exceed the 1999 – 2000 crisis – Goosie Tanoh
39 mins -
Emancipate yourself from all political slavery – Independent Candidate
41 mins -
Ekumfi people urged to be ambassadors of peace
42 mins -
Kwahumanhene destooled for misconduct – Kwahumanhemaa confirms
46 mins -
Fatal accident in Binduri claims one life, leaves several injured
50 mins -
‘Don’t be trigger-happy’ – Saanie Daara on calls to sack Otto Addo, GFA leadership
54 mins -
EC trains visually-impaired voters in Ahafo on proper use of tactile jacket
1 hour -
Alan to establish ‘Creative Arts Development Fund’ to empower talented creatives
1 hour -
Bono Regional Minister calls for a strengthened local government system
1 hour -
Government constructing housing units for Agenda 111 hospitals
1 hour -
Over 13,585 civilians killed or injured as Russian aggression against Ukraine reaches 1,000 days
1 hour