Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has emphasised that political appointments should be leveraged to address development challenges and empower the private sector.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Central Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives, Professor Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged the expectations of many citizens eager for appointments but stressed the importance of fairness and impact.

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“I would have been excited if everyone had received an appointment. That would have significantly reduced the number of phone calls I receive daily. But let’s consider a comparison: a previous administration appointed 125 ministers, and what was the outcome? Therefore, appointments must be made in a way that benefits everyone across all constituencies, addressing development challenges such as lack of clean water, poor road infrastructure, and limited access to education,” she said.

The Vice President further urged private sector stakeholders to collaborate and support each other in securing contracts.

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“To our fellow businessmen and women, if you secure a contract, extend a helping hand to others. Let’s not allow this to create division among us. Instead, we should channel our energy into initiatives that empower the private sector, enabling it to create jobs for many,” she added.

While acknowledging the desire for widespread appointments, Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasised that the focus should remain on initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to communities and strengthen Ghana’s developmental agenda.

Her remarks follow concerns raised by some NDC members, who lamented the insufficient political appointments offered to them.

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