President John Mahama has revoked the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority, Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah with immediate effect.
He has been asked in a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, to hand over to William Kwaku Deku, who shall act as Acting Executive Secretary to the Authority.
“The President extends his gratitude for your service to the nation,” parts of the letter read.
However, after seven years of leadership (2017-
2024), Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah officially retired as NIA’s Executive Secretary in November 2024.
Professor Attafuah whiles leaving his post highlighted both the challenges and achievements his time with the NIA, while expressing pride in the strides made to build a comprehensive national identification system in Ghana.
“When I first took on this role seven years ago, the NIA faced numerous challenges,” Professor Attafuah said in his farewell message, noting obstacles that ranged from operational hurdles to public skepticism. His leadership transformed the NIA into what he described as a “service-driven organisation committed to providing every Ghanaian with a unique and secure identity,” he was quoted by graphic.com to have said.
In his farewell message, Professor Attafuah expressed deep gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for entrusting him with this critical mandate, and to Vice President Dr.
Mahamudu Bawumia for his visionary support in driving the NIA’s digitalisation efforts. He also commended Identity Management Systems II Limited, whose partnership allowed for innovation and expansion.
While stepping down, Professor Attafuah urged NIA staff to continue upholding the values of “integrity, perseverance, and service to the people of Ghana.
It is therefore unclear why the current government will issue a revocation letter in January 2025.
See the revocation letter below
