Nana Addo sacks Lands Commission boss
Dr Wilfred K. Anim-Odame of the Lands Commission has been relieved from his position as Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Secretary to the president, Nana Asante Bediatuo in a letter Titled ‘Termination of Office and Handing Over’, the letter said pursuant to section 14 (1) of the presidential transitional Act 2012, Act 825 paragraph 6 of the scheduled thereto, "you cease to hold office as chief executive officer of the Lands Commission upon the assumption of office of the president of the republic."
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The letter stated that "you are directed to hand over your office to the president’s representative at the ministry of Lands, Forestry and Mines, Mr John Peter Amewu, and proceed to collect any terminal benefits or facilities due you under relevant law."
It said, "please ensure that you hand over as you cease to be the CEO of the Lands Commission not later than 5pm on 26 January 2017."
"The president thanks you for your service to the nation and extends his best wishes."
However, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named COP Asante-Apeatu as the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The appointment comes following John Kudalor leaving office as the IGP on Wednesday, January 25, 20017.
A source close to the outgoing IGP earlier confirmed to Pulse.com.gh that the Police Chief was at the presidency on Wednesday to finalize his leaving of office and to bid farewell to the president.
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