Sam George Axes Cyber Security Chief Osafo-Maafo from Post

Accra, Ghana - 16 Feb, 2025 - The Director of Cyber Security at the National Communications Authority (NCA), Kwadwo Gyamfi Osafo-Maafo, has been terminated with immediate effect, the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations has announced.

In a letter signed by Chief Director Alexander Yaw Arphul on February 14, Mr. Osafo-Maafo was instructed to hand over his duties to the Acting Director General of the NCA. He will receive three months' salary in lieu of notice, as stipulated in his appointment letter.

Minister Samuel Nartey George expressed gratitude for Mr. Osafo-Maafo's service to the nation, but gave no reason for the termination. 

“I wish to inform you that the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations has terminated your appointment as the Director of Cyber Security of the National Communications Authority effective immediately.

“You are directed to hand over your duties to the Ag Director General of the National Communications Authority. In line with paragraph 8 of your appointment letter, you will be given three months’ salary in lieu of notice. The honourable Minister extends his gratitude for your service to the nation,'' portions of the letter read.

Source: Lead News Online