Professor Ransford Gyampo of the University of Ghana, has said it’s a mistake to prioritize gender and ethnicity when choosing ministers, saying that in a developing country like Ghana, these considerations can actually hinder effective governance and development.
He believes that competency should be the top priority, rather than trying to balance out the appointments based on region or gender.
According to him, focusing too much on these factors can lead to ineffective leadership and slow down the country’s progress.
“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 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.”
Professor Gyampo thinks it’s not a good idea to choose ministers just because they’re from a certain region or because they’re women – he believes the focus should be on finding the most competent people for the job, regardless of their background.
“The idea of appointing individuals from all regions without prioritizing 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,” he stated.
