GIPC Boss resigns

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), George Aboagye has tendered in his resignation following claims that GIPC had disbursed funds to a political group in support of a campaign for President John Mahama.

 President John Mahama on Tuesday, November 27, instructed the board of GIPC to open investigations into the alleged disbursement of money worth GHC 4000 to a group called Volunteers for Mahama.

The pro-NDC group “Volunteers for Mahama” has denied receiving such sum from the Centre to facilitate its campaign activities.

Mr. George Aboagye resigned on Tuesday.

Read full statement released:

At an emergency meeting of the GIPC Governing Board held on Tuesday November 27, 2012, the Board took a very serious view of a Four Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS4000) cheque made out to a group calling itself Volunteers For Mahama.

 Chief Executive of the GIPC, Mr. George Aboagye, who was recalled from his leave of absence by the Board accepted responsibility and unreservedly apologised to the President of the Republic and the GIPC Board for his actions.

 He has tendered in his resignation as a matter of principle although no funds were lost.

Also invited to appear before the Board were the Director Marketing and Public Relations, the Deputy Finance Director and the Internal Auditor. In accordance with due process, a Board level disciplinary committee has been constituted to further investigate this matter.

 The public is hereby assured that the Board will take any appropriate actions that may become necessary.

Signed: Ishmael Yamson
Chairman of the Board
Dated 27th November 2012

Source: Adu Gyamfi Ameyaw