The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Dr. Stephen K. Opuni has been sacked.
A letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Badiatuo Asante directed Dr. Opuni to handover to the president’s representative at the Ministry of Agriculture—Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto.
“You are directed to handover your office to His Excellency, the president’s representative at the ministry of agriculture Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto and proceed to collect any terminal benefit or facilities due you under relevant law,” the letter indicated.
Dr. Opuni was also directed to vacate the office by 5:00pm today.
“In view of the urgency attached to the matter please ensure that you had over and cease to act as Chief Executive of Ghana COCOBOD not later than January 13, 2017”, it explained.
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