Ghana: Former GCMCL MD Apologises To President Akufo-Addo

The immediate past Managing Director of Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company, Madam Frances Essiam, has apologised to President Nana Akufo-Addo over the use of harsh words at him.

Frances Essiam resigned from her post last Friday after accusing Ghana’s Minister for Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, of interference in her role as the Managing Director of the company.

Following her resignation, she granted interviews with some radio and TV stations where she expressed concerns about the conduct of President Akufo-Addo’s Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante.

Frances Essiam resigned on Friday 24th February but a letter from the Presidency signed by Nana Bediatuo Asante on 21st February 2023, also announced the appointment of Madam Genevieve Sackey, making it look as if Frances Essiam was sacked before her resignation.

This did not settle well with Madam Frances Essiam.

In an interview with Accra-based UTV, Frances Essiam was asked by the host if she would accept any appointment from President Akufo-Addo if she was offered one. Madam Frances Essiam responded negatively.

“I’m a woman of substance. I don’t need any appointment from Nana Akufo-Addo. Loyalty, which is not respected, is not worth following and a party and nation that doesn’t reward its heroes and heroines is not worth dying for,” she said.

Energynewsafrica.com understands that President Akufo-Addo sent some eminent personalities to meet Madam Frances Essiam after her resignation last Friday.

In a statement released Monday, Madam Frances Essiam said: “Your Excellency,

I have reflected on the incidents following my permanent resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited. Concerning your esteemed personality and ‘Office’ as The President and Primus Inter Pa-res of The Republic of Ghana and an elderly citizen, I render my sincere apologies to you.

“Your Excellency, I remain a committed member of The New Patriotic Party. Accept my highest assurance and warm regards. I wish the Government the best in all its endeavours.”