President Nana Akufo Addo has extended the leave of absence from office for the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, MP for Dome Kwabenya, which was to have ended on 31st August 2021.

According to a press statement from the Presidency, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo sought leave of absence for personal reasons.

In her absence, and until further notice, the President has directed the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. Cecilia Abena Dapaah, to act as caretaker Minister for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.