Professor Ransford Gyampo of the University of Ghana (UG) has condemned the calls for gender and ethnicity balance in President John Mahama’s ministerial appointments.
He argued that, as a developing country, Ghana should not prioritise gender, ethnic, 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 said 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 further rejected the notion that President Mahama should appoint more women or ensure equal representation for all regions. He stated, “The idea of appointing individuals from all regions without prioritising competency is problematic. Focusing on gender, regionalism, and ethnicity, without considering competency, will continue to hinder our efforts to govern effectively and bring about development.”
Latest Stories
-
Fire at Fineprint warehouse in Tema confined – GNFS
1 minute -
Environmental expert urges decisive actions over ultimatum in galamsey fight
8 minutes -
Ashanti MP wants Mahama to withdraw Dr Asiamah’s appointment as BoG Governor
12 minutes -
AI4SD and RAIL, KNUST emerges as key participant at global summit in France
15 minutes -
Mental health cases keep increasing over the years – Psychiatrist
19 minutes -
I’m happy Mahama is also focused on ‘Operation Prevent All Loot’ – Domelevo
23 minutes -
Magistrate Court set to deliver judgement on three students of Salaga SHS
24 minutes -
Over 30 Sawla SHS students suspended indefinitely for indiscipline
27 minutes -
Illegal mining threatens airport, military barracks infrastructure in Obuasi
35 minutes -
Minority evaluates damage after devastating Suame Magazine fire
41 minutes -
FirstBank supports children battling cancer and new mothers: A commitment to Healthcare and Community Well-being
44 minutes -
I expect Mahama to appoint Alan into government – Andy Appiah-Kubi
51 minutes -
Fire engulfs warehouse in Tema Industrial Area
56 minutes -
ORAL attracted international attention – Okudzeto Ablakwa
1 hour -
Bus under military escort attacked in Binduri, one killed by speeding vehicle
1 hour