PURC staff jubilates over dismissal of Mr Sarpong

Workers of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), have are jubilating over the dismissal of Mr. Samuel Sarpong, the Commission’s Executive Secretary.

According to the Union, although they have no personal issues with Mr. Sarpong, they believe that his exit will spur the Commission on.

Speaking to Oman News the workers commended President Akufo-Addo for heading to their demand for the removal of Mr Sarpong.

“We are very happy about what the President has done. We believe this will be the beginning of the PURC,” one of the workers said.

When Oman News team visited the head office of PURC on Friday most of the workers were seen white attire.

They held a mini thanksgiving service to praise God for answering their prayers.

A letter from the Office of the President, signed by Nana Bediatuo Asante, Secretary to the President and addressed to Mr. Sarpong on Wednesday, asked him to vacate his post and hand over all documents to his successor, a staff of the Commission, Ms. Mami Dufie Ofori, latest by Friday, October 13, 2017.

“Reference is made to your appointment letter dated 11th February, 2013, appointing you as the Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission that took effect from 10th December, 2012.

In accordance with paragraph 7 of the said Letter, your appointment is hereby terminated… [you are to] hand over your office to Ms. Mami Dufie Ofori and proceed to collect three (3) months’ salary in lieu of notice,” the letter said.

Mr. Samuel Sarpong’s tenure as Executive Secretary had been characterized by internal challenges from the staff of the Commission who accused him of superintending over financial malfeasance.

Story By: Michael Creg Afful

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