Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim Dismissed as Government Statistician
President John Mahama has appointed Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as the acting Government Statistician, pending mandatory consultations with the Council of State, according to an official statement released by the Presidency on Friday night.
The statement, signed by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, detailed Dr. Iddrisu's qualifications for the position. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Economic Strategy and Research Division at the Ministry of Finance, where he leads national initiatives in macroeconomic analysis, forecasting, and policy research. His role includes coordinating assessments of the real and external sectors and providing technical guidance for Ghana's Macroeconomic Outlook Report.
Before his current role, Dr. Iddrisu was the Director of the Economic Research and Forecasting Division from 2013 to 2019, overseeing national macroeconomic modeling efforts. From 2010 to 2013, he acted as the Director of the Real Sector Division, focusing on research related to sectoral growth and productivity trends.
The statement also highlighted Dr. Iddrisu's impressive academic background, which includes a PhD in International Development Studies from Japan's National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, a Master of Public Administration in Public and Economic Policy from the London School of Economics, and both an MPhil and BA in Economics from the University of Ghana.
In addition to his government role, Dr. Iddrisu is a part-time lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and has provided consultancy services for international organizations such as Oxfam GB and the World Bank. He has represented the Ministry on various governing boards and technical committees, contributing to decisions related to economic governance.
Consultations
The appointment is effective immediately; however, it remains subject to the completion of constitutionally mandated consultations with the Council of State. The President expressed confidence in Dr. Iddrisu's capability to lead effectively during this transitional phase.
The outgoing Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, was appointed by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration in March 2019. Before his tenure at the Ghana Statistical Service, he served as an associate professor at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for over 18 years.
As the head of the Ghana Statistical Service, the Government Statistician is tasked with ensuring the production of high-quality statistical data to support informed decision-making at all levels of government.
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