Information suggests that, Randy Abbey, is set to receive his appointment letter this week to serve in President John Dramani Mahama’s government.
Last week, reports linked him to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), as reported by The Herald.
However, the latest updates indicate that he has been selected for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
Prior to The Herald’s publication, the COCOBOD office, was awash with speculation that Bennet Akantoa, would be named the next CEO, following the departure of Joseph Boahen Aidoo.
Although, Randy Abbey was initially rumoured to be heading to GNPC, however, this was clarified with the appointment of Edward Bawa, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Bongo, to the GNPC position. Bawa was previously linked to the Ghana Gas Company.
According to the latest reports, Randy Abbey, is expected to pick up his appointment letter early this week, ending weeks of speculation about his next move.
This follows his recent resignation from Metro TV, where he worked for 23 years, including a decade as Managing Director.
Joseph Boahen Aidoo, officially resigned from his position, citing a recent government directive ordering the dissolution of all boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
In a resignation letter addressed to President Mahama, Mr Aidoo, expressed gratitude to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, and Ghanaians for entrusting him with the leadership of COCOBOD, for the past eight years.
“This opportunity has been an incredible honour, and I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me,” he wrote.
Although, Mr Aidoo’s tenure under the COCOBOD Law, 1984 (PNDCL 81) was expected to run until July 2025, he opted to step down earlier to facilitate a smooth transition.
“I have chosen to step aside earlier to ensure a smooth transition and enable stakeholders and business partners to establish timely connections with the incoming head of the institution,” he stated.
He further reaffirmed his commitment to Ghana’s cocoa industry, pledging to support any transitional processes that may be required.
Mr Aidoo described his eight-year tenure as both rewarding and enlightening, highlighting the importance of the cocoa sector to Ghana’s economy.
“I remain committed to the advancement of Ghana’s cocoa sector and stand ready to support any transition processes that may be required,” he noted.
COCOBOD is a key institution in Ghana’s economy, responsible for the production, regulation, and marketing of cocoa—a major export commodity and revenue generator for the country.
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