- NPP Central Regional Secretary sacked from NPRA
- Richard Takyi-Mensah's termination effective immediately
- Takyi-Mensah calls dismissal "unjust" and "victimisation"
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has officially dismissed Richard Takyi-Mensah, the Central Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), from his role at the Authority.
Takyi-Mensah, who had been employed at the NPRA since March 2023, worked as a public servant in the organization. The termination was confirmed in a letter signed by the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NPRA, Chris Boadi-Mensah, which stated that Takyi-Mensah’s position as Takoradi Zonal Manager had been terminated immediately.
The letter referenced the termination clause in Takyi-Mensah’s employment contract, which was dated July 26, 2023. This clause permits either party to end the employment relationship at any time after confirmation, with a one-month written notice or payment of a month’s salary in lieu of notice.
“Your employment with the Authority as Manager for the Takoradi Zonal Office is hereby terminated with immediate effect,” the letter read.
During his tenure, Takyi-Mensah was involved in both the civil and criminal prosecution of James Gyakye Quayson, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Assin North.
Speaking to Adomonline.com, Takyi-Mensah confirmed the news of his dismissal and described it as unjust. He raised concerns over the absence of any law in Ghana that prohibits political party officials from working with the NPRA.
“This is illegal and amounts to pure victimisation of a political opponent by the NDC government,” he said.
