Afari appointed new BNI boss

President John Kufuor has appointed Mr S.J. Afari as the Director of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI).

A statement signed by Ms Elizabeth Ohene, Presidential Adviser on Public Affairs on Wednesday said the appointment was made on the advice of the National Security Council.

He replaces Mr Yaw Donkor who has been assigned back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"It is to be emphasised that Mr Donkor has not been sacked as has been suggested in the media," the statement said.

Mr Afari, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Police attached to the Narcotic Control Board, is a graduate of the University of Ghana. He has served with the erstwhile Special Branch.