President Akufo-Addo relieves Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko of his position

The Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko has been relieved of his position.

A press statement signed and issued by Mr Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Presidency said President Akufo-Addo by a letter dated August 6, 2018 "relieved the Minister of Energy, Mr Boakye Agyarko, of his position, with immediate effect."

"President Akufo-Addo has asked Mr Boakye Agyarko to hand over his office to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr John Peter Amewu, who will act temporarily as Minister of Energy, until a substantive appointment is made."

"The President wishes Mr Boakye Agyarko well in his future endeavours," the statement added.