Information available to mylifeguideonline.com has it that the District Chief Executive (DCE), for Bosome Freho in the Ashanti Region, Yaw Danso, has been suspended over his alleged involvement in illegal mining.
This is contained in a letter issued by the local government and rural development ministry October 14, 2022 and sighted by mylifeguideonline.com.
The suspension is to allow for investigation into the claims of Mr. Danso’s alleged involvement in illegal mining, according to the letter.
The letter further stated that the suspension of the DCE takes effect immediately.
Background
There had been audio in circulation implicating the Chief Executive in illegal mining activities.
Some members of his Assembly had already called on President Akufo-Addo to take a serious look into the allegations.
Speaking with MMDCEs at a special meeting last week, President Akufo-Addo indicated that Mr. Danso had been invited to defend himself against the charges.
The Bosome Freho DCE had been the subject of controversy after some of his assembly members tried to pass a vote of no confidence against him.
The assembly members accused Mr. Danso of causing divisions within their ranks and withholding resources meant for their work.
