[ 2017-01-26 ]

Presidency makes U-turn over ‘sacked’ Lands Commission CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Lands
Commission, Dr Wilfred K. Anim-Odame has been
asked to continue to hold office in his official
capacity.

A letter announcing the decision and signed by
Nana Asante Bediatuo, Secretary to President
Akufo-Addo, dated January 26, said an earlier
letter terminating his appointment and asking him
to hand over, has consequently been withdrawn.

“You are directed to continue to act in your
position and perform your duties in the ordinary
course as per the terms of your engagement”, the
letter said, and added that “The President
counts on your diligence and dedicated service to
the Nation”.

The letter which was copied to the Vice President
and Chief of Staff did not state why Anim-Odame
was being asked to stay in office after he was
directed to leave office by another letter issued
him on Tuesday, January 24.

He had been asked to hand over and leave office
not later than 5pm on 26 January 2017, because he
ceased to be the CEO of the Lands Commission
“upon the assumption of office of the president
of the republic.”

Anim-Odame had also been directed to hand over his
office to the president’s representative at the
Ministry of Lands, Forestry and Mines, Mr John
Peter Amewu and proceed to collect any terminal
benefits or facilities due him.

Source - Graphic Online.com

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