Information available to Joy News reveal that the Chief Executive Officer of Cocobod, Dr Stephen Opuni is locked in a meeting with the transition team of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
This comes hours after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo served him with a letter directing him to leave office as head of Cocoa Board by 5:00p.m Friday, January 13, 2017.
Joy News sources at Cocobod disclosed the meeting was convened for the former head of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to account for his stewardship as head of the institution.
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He is expected to brief representatives of the President about projects he has initiated, contracts signed and outstanding issues that need urgent attention. Per Ghana's Presidential Transition Act, 2012 (Act 845), Dr Opuni's position as the head of Cocobod comes to an end following a change of government.
He was appointed by former President John Mahama to the position on November 30, 2013 with his tenure marred with controversies unparalleled in the history of the institution. He was accused of secretly selling cocoa beans and using some of the proceeds to fund political activities of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The unionised workers in the cocoa industry claimed the nation lost more than $10 million because of the underhand dealings of Dr Opuni.
Prior to the 2016 general elections, they petitioned then President Mahama to terminate his contract, but nothing came out of that.
President Akufo-Addo’s termination letter signed by his Secretary Nana Asante Bediatuo entreated Dr. Opuni to treat the matter with urgency.
"In view of the urgency attached to this matter, please ensure that you hand over and cease to act as Chief Executive of Ghana Board not later than 5:00pm on January 13, 2017," the letter said.
Source: Joy News
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The executive secretary (CEO) of the Health Training Institutions Secretariat, Christopher Beryere, should also be probed. The transition team will unearth the biggest ROT there. You'll be surprised that he's worse than Opuni.
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Wow what did he do? Are those allegations true?
When will u probe the Director General of Ghana Ports And Harbours Authority and the others
Opuni go and look for Nayele. Where is your armed robbing squad . Where is Mr Ayalingo and your so called nation security/BNI guys. You have to go with Mr Kutuoti , Meriam and Edem. God is in control. Nana God blesses you abundantly
This is a dark Friday for Opuni and a BLESSED Friday for the cocoa industry fraternity. The Good people of Ghana has sacked Opuni's Boss ( Jhon Mahama) and Ghana's most blessed cherished son Nana Ado Akufo has rescued Ghana cocobod by firing this Dangerous, tief autocratic and criminal.
This man will surely go to gaol for causing financial loss to the state
"You will be packaged like fried rice to Nsawma" just bet me, Opuni and surely Lordina Mahama will follow you. The game has just started
All the projects JM is paid by Cocoaboard
Massa ; all NDC Ministers Board Chairmen /ladies involved in shady contracts and stilling should take note Nana Addo is comming for you like 'KAKAI' because Nana Addo is corrupt ;do not take prisoners and MR Law -the President mess about with Nana and you shall end up in Nsawam ; this Opuni is the botfrined of Amtetfe the drug dealer lady ; Opupuni is involved in drug dealing big time ; GET HIS BALLS AND FRY THEM -PRONTO !!!!!!