Malik Basintale Appointed Acting CEO of Youth Employment Agency

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Malik Basintale, the Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). Following the resignation of Kofi Baah Agyepong, who stepped down from his role as CEO, Malik Basintale has been appointed to fill the position.

Basintale, a popular figure in Ghanaian politics, played an important role in the NDC’s December 7, 2024, presidential election campaign. He is set to assume his new position on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Expressing his gratitude for the appointment, Malik Basintale took to X (formerly Twitter), posting:
“Thank you, Mr. President, H.E John D. Mahama. We shall not fail you ❤️🙏🏽🇬🇭.”

Kofi Baah Agyepong Resigns After Two Years as Youth Employment Agency CEO

Kofi Baah Agyepong, who served as CEO of the Youth Employment Agency for two years, turned in his resignation to President Mahama, describing his term in office as an opportunity to contribute to reducing youth unemployment in Ghana. He expressed appreciation for the time and the chance to implement key employment initiatives.

His resignation is part of a series of leadership changes in Ghana’s state-owned agencies following the recent December 7 elections. Other notable figures who have resigned include Akwasi Agyemang, former CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority; Sammi Awuku, ex-CEO of the National Lottery Authority; and Julie Essiam, who stepped down as Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

As the new head of YEA, Malik Basintale is expected to bring fresh strategies to youth employment programs, ensuring sustainable job opportunities and workforce development in Ghana.