President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has suspended the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho in the Ashanti Region, Yaw Danso with immediate effect, for his alleged involvement in galamsey.
His suspension comes few weeks after he was summoned to appear before the Local Government Minister, Dan Botwe to answer questions over the accusations against him.
A letter signed by Dan Botwe, the Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development said the decision to suspend is to allow investigations into the matter.
“The president has directed the suspension of Yaw Danso, district chief executive for Bosome Freho District Assembly with immediate, pending investigations into his alleged engagement in illegal mining (galamsey) activities.
“In view of the above, you are requested to provide oversight responsibility for the management and administrative issues concerning the district, until further notice,” the letter said.
Below is the full letter
