Professor Ransford Gyampo of the University of Ghana has criticized the calls for gender and ethnic balance in President John Mahama’s ministerial appointments. He asserted that, as a developing country, Ghana should not prioritize gender, ethnicity, or regional balance when forming a government. “Governance in a developing country is too serious a matter to be determined by mere considerations of gender, ethnicity, and regionalism,” he stated on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, January 22.
Prof Gyampo explained, “While the constitution calls for regional balance, I believe it is not infallible. Even the Bible faces challenges regarding its interpretation, and similarly, the constitution has provisions that can hinder our development, which is why it is reviewed.”
Gyampo dismissed the idea that President Mahama should appoint more women or ensure equal representation from all regions. He stated, “The concept of appointing individuals from every region without prioritizing competency is problematic. Focusing on gender, regionalism, and ethnicity, without considering competency, will continue to impede our ability to govern effectively and drive development.”
By: Albert Kuzor
