Minister for Inner City and Zongo Development says he has been given a higher calling.
Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid said there is no better service he can provide than to serve the Zongo community.
He said this in an interview on Adom News Thursday after President Akufo-Addo’s maiden reshuffle.
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The former Information Minister has been replaced by his deputy, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah whose appointment did not come as a surprise.
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This reshuffle has been described by political pundits as musical chairs since no appointee was sacked.
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The choice of Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid to the Zongo Minister sent shivers down the spine of many who believe it’s a demotion.
But in his opinion, he has been given a higher calling by President Akufo-Addo as an Islamic scholar
“Quite frankly, I am beside myself; I have been given a higher calling” an excited minister said.
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Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid thanked the President for the appointment and promised to continue to good works of his predecessor.