The Acting Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Daniella Ntow Sarpong, has stated that disciplinary actions will be taken against the Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, Alex King Nartey, following his 'outburst' directed at the Ashanti Regional Minister.
In a statement dated March 24, 2025, and signed by Ntow Sarpong, it was stated that the decision to take disciplinary action is intended to serve as a deterrent to other service personnel and to prevent such an incident from recurring in the future. "Be assured that appropriate disciplinary measure shall be taken against the officer to avert the future occurrence of this unfortunate incident," the letter stated.
Additionally, the institution has issued an apology to the minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, describing the comments as uncomplimentary and unfortunate. "I refer to the uncomplimentary comments and remarks by a member of the Public Relations Team of the Service in the person of ADOI Alex King Nartey on the recent Fire Outbreak at Adum in the Kumasi Metropolis. "On behalf of myself and the entire Ghana National Fire Service, we unreservedly extend our profound and sincerest regret for any unfortunate comment made against your good self and reputable office as the Regional Minister and Chair of REGSEC (Ashanti Region)," it added.
This follows an earlier apology made by Alex King Nartey to the minister.
