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Akufo-Addo dismisses over aged CEOs

President Nana Akufo-Addo has dismissed eight Chief Executive Officers of some government institutions who are above the retirement age of 60 years.
8 CEOs asked to leave office
8 CEOs asked to leave office

They are to vacate their office by March this year, Accra-based Citi FM has reported, quoting unnamed sources.

CEO of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie.

CEO of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie.

They are the CEO of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly called Sir John.

Kofi Jumah, 68 years – CEO of Ghana Industrial Holding Corporation (GIHOC).

Isaac Osei, 67 years – CEO of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).

Kwame Owusu, 67 years – CEO of Ghana Maritime Authority.

Samuel Annor, 64 years – CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority.

Samuel Annor CEO of NHIS

Samuel Annor CEO of NHIS

K. K Sarpong, 65 years – CEO of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).

And Anthony Nsiah-Asare, 65 years – Director General of the Ghana Health Service.

It is unclear the rationale for their dismissal, however the Public Service Act mandates public officers to retire from public service after attaining the age of 60.

However, the Act allows for an extension of about five years if the President so wishes.

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