Meet Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, The Former SIC Managing Director Who Refused To Hand Over Office Keys

• Ghanaian lawyer Hollistar Duah-Yentumi has gone viral after refusing to hand in office keys after the termination of her contract
• The journalist has reportedly rejected James Agyenim-Boateng, whom President John Mahama has appointed as her successor
• YEN.com.gh has compiled four facts about the outstanding lawyer, mother and role model amid the contention over her office

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, the managing director of SIC Insurance Company Limited, has refused to cede control of the company to James Agyenim-Boateng, who was nominated by President John Mahama.

Duah-Yentumi, a mother of two who resumed office on January 25, 2024, and was chosen by then-President Nana Akufo-Addo has reportedly locked the office and has also pursued a legal case over the matter.

3News reported that a High Court is scheduled to hear an injunction application filed by Duah-Yentumi against Agyenim-Boateng regarding the transition.

The former SIC managing director has submitted an interlocutory injunction seeking to prevent her successor from taking over that position.

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YEN.com.gh has compiled four facts about Hollistar Duah-Yentumi as the matter seemingly heads to court.

Who is Hollistar Duah-Yentumi?

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi is the eldest of four children born to Dr and Mrs Duah-Yentumi.

Her father started his career as a lecturer at the University of Ghana, and her mother taught at the University Primary School.

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi is a lawyer and a talented journalist.

She is a graduate of the University of Ghana, where she obtained a degree in Law and Political Science, and a Qualifying Certificate in Law from the Ghana School of Law.

She holds a Master of Laws (LL. M.) from the University of Maryland’s Francis King Carey School of Law.

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi's family and children

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi is married to Isaac Antwi, and they have two daughters. In an interview with Daily Graphic, she stated:

"I am dedicated to instilling values of discipline, responsibility, and resilience in girls. Despite their young age, I believe in establishing clear boundaries and expectations, just as my parents did for me. My goal is to equip them with the tools they need to navigate life confidently and make meaningful contributions to society."

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Hollistar Duah-Yentumi's professional career

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi served as the General Manager of Operations at the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) for four years.

She also worked as Legal and Compliance Director of GO Green Canada Inc and currently serves on the Board of DUYENT Global Inc. and Royal Ashanti Holdings Inc.

Check out the photo below:

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi meets Otumfour

Previously, former SIC MD Hollistar Duah-Yentumi looked regal in an African print dress to greet Otumfour at the Manhyia Palace.

The talented lawyer wore a side-parted frontal lace hairstyle and accessorised a gold jewellery set and a designer bag to complete her look.

Check out the photos below:

Akufo-Addo appointee sues to stay in office

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about James Agyenim-Boateng who was designated as Acting SIC MD on January 24, 2025, by President John Mahama.

However, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, the former Managing Director of SIC appointed by then-President Akufo-Addo, has refused to relinquish her office.

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The lawyer and mother of two applied for an injunction against Agyenim-Boateng during the handover and a High Court is scheduled to consider it.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh