Dr Owusu Afriyie, who is the Minister for Food and Agriculture, is set to tender his resignation as the sector minister.
According to a Joy News report, referencing sources available to it, the minister will officially communicate his decision to the president Tuesday afternoon.
He would be the second minister to resign from government in days.
Barely a week ago, Trade Minister, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen resigned as the Trade and Industry Minister. The presidency issued a statement noting President Akufo-Addo’s acceptance of his resignation.
It is not clear yet the rationale behind Dr Akoto’s expected move.
But Dr Afriyie Akoto has been tipped as one of the personalities eyeing the flagbrearership position of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Political watchers say this may be a tactic to allow him to concentrate on his ambition to lead his party.
Joy News’ Presidential Affairs Correspondent, Elton Brobbey says the Minister is expected to meet President Akufo-Addo later this afternoon to formally communicate his intention.
“We are told that there has been verbal communication regarding this matter, so it is not a surprise to President Akufo-Addo. But what we are picking up is that at 2 pm when he meets the President, he will formally announce his resignation,” he said on Tuesday.
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