Reshuffle of Ministers: John Boadu penciled for Ministerial position – Details drop
Former New Patriotic Party General Secretary John Boadu is set to make a big comeback after being offered a cabinet position with two CEO positions on the side.
Mr. John Boadu is expected to be named to a cabinet position in the upcoming reshuffle, in which about four new faces will be introduced into government, with some ministers expected to move to new duty posts, according to our sources.
According to sources, John Boadu is likely to be named Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, where he will work closely with the party’s base, particularly MMDCES, the majority of whom owe their jobs to his lobbying.
Mr. Boadu is regarded as a “trusted darling boy” by both President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who want him to remain close to the government despite his defeat at the Accra Sports Stadium.
According to government sources, MyNewsGh.com John Boadu, a member of the Tema Oil Refinery’s Board of Directors, has been considered for the position of company CEO, to take over following the dissolution of an Interim Management Committee.
Mr. John Boadu would be following in the footsteps of Dubik Mahama, who was moved from the ECG Board to replace Engineer Budu, who was forced out of office against his will by powerful government forces.
John Boadu, a trained accountant, has served the NPP in various capacities for the past 20 years, culminating in his defeat by Justin Frimpong Kodua last year.
Mr. Boadu is also reportedly being considered for the position of Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company BOST, replacing Edwin Provencal, who has come under fire in government circles.
Sources say although John Boadu has “good relations with some persons close to the current occupant of the company’s top seat”, he may consider it “when we get there”.
BOST has been the subject of intense lobbying in 2021, with several forces opposing Edwin Provencal’s reappointment.
By Asare Michael Baarffour
