Accra, April, 3, GNA - President John Agyekum Kufuor on Thursday relieved Mr. Joseph K. Boampong of his position as Obuasi Municipal Chief Executive with immediate effect.

This was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Kwadwo Mpiani, Chief of Staff and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

The statement said the President has directed that, Mr. Osei Assibey Antwi, Deputy Regional Minister, Ashanti Region, should act as the Obuasi Municipal Chief Executive pending appointment the appointment of another Chief Executive.