Akufo-Addo appoints Okoe-Boye as Dep. Health minister-designate; sacks Odotei
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye as Deputy Minister-designate of Health, a statement signed by Mr Eugene Arhin, Director of Communication at the Presidency, said on Monday, April 6.
Dr Okoe-Boye will replace Mr Alexander Kwadwo Kom Abban, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Communication as a Deputy Minister.
Until his appointment, Dr Okoe-Boye was the Board Chairman of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
“President Akufo-Addo is hopeful that Parliament will expedite the vetting of the deputy minister-designate of health so he can assume his office quickly as possible,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of Mr Vincent Sowah Odotei, Deputy Minister of Communication.
“The president thanks Hon Vincent Sowah Odotei for his service to the country and wishes him well in his future endeavours,” the statement added.
Source: ClassFMonline.com
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