President Akufo-Addo Sacks Fisheries Commission Boss

President Akufo Addo has terminated the appointment of the Director of the Fisheries Commission, Mr Michael Arthur Dadzie. In a letter dated April 26, 2022, signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatu, the President asked Mr. Dadzie to hand over his office to the Fisheries Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson, and proceed to also collect three months’ salary in lieu of notice.

Reference is made to your appointment letter dated 3rd October, 2018, appointing you as Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission. In accordance with paragraph eight (8) of the said letter, your appointment has been terminated by President, letter stated. Please ensure that you hand over and cease to act as the Executive Director of Fisheries Commission no later than close of business on Friday 29 April, 2022, the letter added.