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Felix Kwakye Ofosu Releases Findings on Revoked Public Service Appointments
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu Releases Findings on Revoked Public Service Appointments

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has released the findings of a committee tasked with reviewing the revocation of recruitments, appointments, and promotions made into Ghana’s Public Service after the December 7 elections. In a Facebook post, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that the committee was constituted by the Chief of Staff to examine the affected appointments and determine which cases complied with due process. Breakdown of the Review According to the Minister, a total of 2,080 individuals were affected by the initial directive that revoked the appointments. Following the review: 1,201 appointments were upheld after the committee found they complied with the required procedures. 541 appointments were revoked for failing to meet procedural standards. 338 appointments involving persons with disabilities were also upheld after further assessment. The findings aim to bring clarity to a process that sparked public […]

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Felix Kwakye Ofosu says MPs face immense pressure

Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has described the role of MPs as one of the most challenging in Ghana’s governance structure. Speaking on Channel One, Mr. Ofosu admitted that he underestimated the weight of the position until he took office himself. “I must indicate that contesting and running for MP has opened my eyes to a lot of things. I used to underestimate the kind of stress that MPs come under,” he said. He explained that MPs face relentless pressure because they are the most visible and approachable representatives of their constituencies. “They are the face of the constituencies. They are the ones that people know. So people go to them with all manner of requests that stretch them to their limits,” he noted. Mr. Ofosu further argued […]

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Kwakye Ofosu: Presidency Restructuring Saves Ghana Over GH₵400 Million

In a recent statement, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Ghana's Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, announced that the government's restructuring of the presidency has resulted in savings exceeding GH₵400 million. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance fiscal responsibility and streamline government operations. A significant aspect of this restructuring involved reducing the number of personnel managing the President's communications. Previously, 28 individuals were assigned to this task; the number has now been reduced to 7, leading to substantial cost savings. Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that these measures reflect the government's commitment to doing more with fewer resources, ensuring that public funds are utilized efficiently. He also addressed and refuted claims that his office had been allocated GH₵78 million, clarifying that the mentioned funds were designated for operational budgets of agencies such as the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), […]

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GH₵20,000 gift unlikely to influence ministers’ decisions – Kwakye Ofosu

In the wake of discussions surrounding a GH₵20,000 gift presented to Guinness World Record contender Afua Asantewaa during her sing-a-thon attempt, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Ghana's Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has addressed concerns about the potential influence of such gifts on ministerial decisions. While specific statements from Mr. Kwakye Ofosu regarding this particular incident are not available in the provided sources, his consistent emphasis on fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance suggests a stance that such gifts are unlikely to sway ministers' decisions. In previous statements, he has highlighted the government's commitment to efficient governance and responsible use of public funds . The controversy began when Afua Asantewaa claimed that the only assistance she received from the former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, was medication for a sore throat. This statement was challenged by Salam Mustapha, the […]

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