President Nana Akufo-Addo has fired Sarah Adwoa Safo, the minister for gender, children, and social welfare.
Adwoa Safo, who is also a member of parliament for Dome Kwabenya, had her appointment cancelled by the president in compliance with article 81 (a) of the constitution, according to a statement from the presidency signed by Eugene Arhin, director of communications.
The President’s decision was made when Parliament was debating whether she should continue to reside in the house after being absent for more than 15 sitting days without the Speaker’s consent.
Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, earlier today postponed making a decision regarding Adwoa Safo, who was given a note for being absent.
The issue was whether or not Adwoa Safo would have obeyed the Privileges Committee’s summons after it took into account her absence and the Dome Kwabenya seat would have been declared empty.
Mr. Bagbin stated that he required more time to submit a formal decision following a discussion on the report by the Privileges Committee.
Until the President appoints a permanent Minister for the Gender Ministry, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, will continue to serve in that capacity.
