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Sacked Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko to spit 'fire' after removal

Kojo Emmanuel

August 7, 2018 8:04 AM

Boakye Agyarko has promised to give his version of circumstances which led to his dismissal from government.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has relieved the

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In a Facebook post, he wrote, "When the dust settles my side would be heard. Thank you".

Agyarko was on Monday August 6, 2018 relieved of his duties.

In a statement issued and signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, it said: "The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has, by letter, dated 6th August, 2018, relieved the Minister for Energy, Boakye Agyarko, of his position, with immediate effect."

Nana Addo has asked Boakye Agyarko to hand over his office to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, who will act temporarily as Minister for Energy, until a substantive appointment is made.