By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Andreas Kamasah
Published on 2024-01-22 13:20:33
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), defended the government’s inclusion of family members and friends in key government positions. He argued that it is legitimate because many people in the government have family and friends in influential positions. Otchere-Darko also mentioned that this practice is not new, as members of the NPP have previously criticized John Mahama’s government for similar reasons.
He highlighted the fact that President Akufo-Addo’s extensive family, many of whom are educated and hold positions, may contribute to this perception. He emphasized the role of family members who actively contributed to the President’s journey to the presidency and defended their appointments.
Otchere-Darko clarified that he had never criticized former President John Mahama’s government for similar reasons and dismissed the notion that he would castigate someone over family and friends. He stressed that individuals in President Akufo-Addo’s government who are not merely there due to blood relations but have played significant roles in his political journey deserve recognition and positions in the government.
He also drew a distinction between individuals who had no role in the pursuit of power but were appointed due to their blood relations, which he suggested would be a problem. Despite concerns about the composition of President Akufo-Addo’s government and the appointment of family and friends to key positions, Otchere-Darko defended these appointments and emphasized the contributions of those individuals to the political journey.
Overall, Otchere-Darko’s remarks defended the government’s practice of including family members and friends in key government positions, highlighting the contributions of these individuals to the President’s political journey. However, concerns have been raised about nepotism and the appointment of individuals solely based on blood relations.
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