According to the statement sent to News Ghana, Francis Kwarteng Arthur had been “relieved” of his post.
Mr Arthur was found wanting in various media interviews in explaining why the brochure used in celebrating Ghana’s 59th independence anniversary was riddled with grammatical, spelling and factual errors.
He later apologised for the gaffe and took full responsibility, even though his staff said the ISD had nothing to do with the brochure this year.
He also confessed to forging the letterhead of the ISD on the statement he issued to communicate his apology which eventually led the Staff of the Department to petition the president for his dismissal.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has directed the Ministry of Communications to assume responsibility for the Flagstaff House Communications Bureau.
Below is the full statement:
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS RESTRUCTURED
Mr Francis Kwarteng Arthur has been relieved of his duties as Acting Director of the Information Services Department.
A statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, also indicated that the Ministry of Communications assumes responsibility for the Flagstaff House Communications Bureau.
Signed:
EDWARD K. OMANE BOAMAH (DR.)
(Communications Minister)
Source: Newsghana.com.gh
