President Kufuor fires three DCEs

Accra, March 3, GNA - President John Agyekum Kufuor on Monday relieved three District Chief Executives of their portfolios, an official statement in Accra said.

They are Mr Ketiboa Blay, Jomoro District in the Western Region, Mr Kofi Wilson, Mfatsiman District in the Central Region and Mr Sam Baidu Kelele, Jasikan District in the Volta Region.

A statement signed by Mr Kwabena Agyepong, Presidential Spokesman, asked their respective Regional Ministers to assume temporary responsibilities until new DCEs are appointed.

No reasons were given for the President's action.