The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority (NDA), Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, has resigned.
A letter explaining the circumstances surrounding his resignation said this is to allow the ongoing judicial process to take place without any interference.
It will be recalled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor dragged Mr Abdul-Rahman and his two deputies, Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu to court over alleged procurement breaches.
Mr Abdul-Rahman also expressed appreciation to President Nana Akufo-Addo for the opportunity to serve the country in the said letter.
“Let me take this opportunity to thank His Excellency the President for giving me the mandate to serve our country as the Acting CEO of the NDA.
“Over the last two years, I have worked with my team to oversee the implementation of Government flagship projects that are making a huge difference to the people of Northern Ghana,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Tamale High Court has set April 4, 2023, to commence the trial of the three former officials of the NDA and the Chief Executive of A&QS Consortium Limited, Andrew Kuundaari.
All four have pleaded not guilty to the various charges and are currently on GH¢500,000 bail.
Below is the resignation letter
