Sarah Adwoa Safo has been fired as the minister of gender, children, and social protection with immediate effect by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The President’s decision was made in accordance with Article 81(a) of the 1992 Constitution, according to a statement that was signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications, Office of the President.

According to the announcement, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, will continue in her role as interim minister until a permanent replacement is named.

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has immediately rescinded the appointment of Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, in compliance with article 81(a) of the Constitution.

“The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, will continue to act as caretaker Minister for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, until such a time that President Akufo-Addo appoints a substantive Minister,” the statement from the Presidency concluded.

Below is the statement from the Presidency: