Gbevlo-Lartey removed as National Security Coordinator

National Security Coordinator, Colonel Larry Gbevlo-Lartey (retired),

has been removed from office.

A statement signed by Information and Media Relations Minister, Mahama

Ayariga says the Director of Bureau of National Investigations (BNI)

Mr. Yaw Donkor has been appointed to replace Col. Gbevlo-Lartey

effective May 12, 2014.

The statement said Col. Gbevlo-Lartey is to be re-assigned to a

yet-to-be named designation.

President Mahama commended the out-going Security Coordinator for his

"loyalty and dedicated service to the state".