The government has revoked the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), according to Citi News sources. The contracts of his three deputies have also been terminated.
Those affected include Kwame Adu-Darkwa, Deputy Director-General, Finance and Administration; Ms. Juliana Kpedekpo, Deputy Director-General, Operations and Benefits; and Nana Serwah Bonsu Amoako, Deputy Director-General, Investment and Development.
Osafo-Maafo’s appointment was made in April 2024 by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who terminated the appointment of Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang as the Director-General of SSNIT.
Osafo-Maafo is the son of Yaw Osafo-Maafo, a political figure and former Presidential Advisor.
The changes at SSNIT have been significant, with Pearl Nana Ama Darko reassigned to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as Commissioner for Support Services. She was replaced by Juliana Kpedekpo.
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to announce new appointments to fill the positions in the coming days.