Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Dr. Steve Manteaw, has expressed reservations about the qualifications and motivations behind some of the appointments by President John Dramani Mahama.
He raised concerns over the expertise of certain nominees, questioning their suitability for their designated roles though he stopped short of mentioning specific names.
The comments from the PIAC Chairman come at a time when public discourse is rife with debates over the quality of leadership and the need for meritocracy in public office.
In a post on social media, Dr. Manteaw stated, “Some of the nominees do not have demonstrable knowledge or expertise in the sectors they’ve been appointed to. It raises questions about the basis of these appointments.”
He stressed that some of the individuals are relatively unknown, making it difficult to assess their competence.
“For others, one cannot make any value judgement because little is known about them,” he explained.
Dr. Steve Manteaw also criticized what he described as politically motivated appointments and indicated that some ministers have been appointed purely on partisan considerations—a thank-you package, so to say,” he remarked.
He also alluded to the perception that loyalty to the ruling party rather than merit is the driving force behind some of the selections.
Dr. Manteaw’s remarks add a critical voice to calls for greater transparency and accountability in the nomination process.
His concerns underscore the importance of ensuring that appointees possess the requisite expertise to effectively manage the sectors entrusted to them as the nation awaits the confirmation of the nominees.