The President Nana Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, with immediate effect.

This was announced by the Presidency, on Monday.

“After being made aware of the allegations levelled against the Minister in the exposé, ‘Galamsey Economy’, the President spoke to Mr Adu Boahen, after which he took the decision to terminate his appointment, and also to refer the matter to the Special Prosecutor for further investigations” the Presidency said.

Akufo Addo thanked Mr Adu Boahen for his strong services to his government since his appointment in 2017 and wished him well in his future endeavours.

The Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance was caught on tape to have told investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, that Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia needs just $200,000 token as an appearance fee before meeting with supposed businessmen.

The Vice President subsequently in a Facebook post called for his dismissal after denying the allegations.