Oyenews can report that President Akufo-Addo has fired Charles Adu Boahen, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, with immediate effect.
According to a statement signed by Eugene Arhin, “after being made aware of the allegations leveled against the Minister in the exposé, ‘Galamsey Economy,’ the President spoke to Mr Adu Boahen, after which he took the decision to terminate his appointment, and also to refer the matter to the Special Prosecutor for further investigations.”
The appearance fee is $200,000
In a recent investigative piece by ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, Charles Adu Boahen allegedly stated that Bawumia demanded around USD200,000 as an appearance fee from an investor in order to gain his endorsement and influence in launching a firm in Ghana.
“You mean, like appearance fees and stuff? I mean he, himself (the Vice President), if you give him some (USD) 200,000 or something as a token, as thank you, appreciation, that’s fine. He’s not really, he’s not really (like) that. All he needs is to worry about his campaign money in 2020,” Charles Adu Boahen is quoted to have said
Prior to Charles Adu Boahen’s dismissal, Vice President Bawumia denied his claim and called for his head.
In a post on Facebook wrote: “My attention has been drawn to a video by Anas Aremeyaw Anas (as posted on his social media handle) showing the Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Charles Adu Boahen, apparently using my name, inter alia, to peddle influence and collect money from supposed investors. I would like to state that if what the minister is alleged to have said is accurately captured in the video, then his position as a minister of state is untenable. He should be dismissed summarily and investigated.
I am not aware of any such meeting held by Minister Adu Boahen or a supposed “appearance fee”. My most cherished asset in life is my integrity and I will not allow anyone to use my name to engage in corrupt activities.
