A statement released from the office of President Mahama stated that, “Mrs. Lauretta Lamptey has been relieved of her official duties and title following investigations into allegations of financial malfeasance.”
The statement explained that President Mahama accepted the recommendations of a committee set up by the Chief Justice, and in accordance with Article 146(9), on the matter and accordingly advised Mrs. Lamptey to vacate her post.
Mrs. Lamptey was suspended in January 2015, following accusations that she had spent about $200,000 on rent at the African Union (AU) Village in Accra as well as $46,500 on the renovation of her official residence.
