President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointment of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng as the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund, effective Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
A statement from the President’s office, signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, confirmed the decision.
According to the statement, Mr. Koranteng is required to hand over his duties to Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the President’s representative at the Ministry of Finance. Dr. Forson will oversee the operations of the fund until a new CEO is appointed.
The statement noted, “I write to formally inform you that H.E. John Dramani Mahama has revoked your appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income, and Investment Fund, effective immediately. You are directed to hand over your duties to the President’s representative at the Ministry of Finance. Hon, Dr. Ato Forson will oversee the operations of the Fund until a substantive Chief Executive Officer is appointed. The President extends his gratitude for your service to the nation.”