{"id":344346,"date":"2025-01-20T11:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/?p=344346"},"modified":"2025-01-20T11:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:40:00","slug":"prof-brenya-defends-mahamas-ministerial-appointments-against-claims-of-nepotism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/news\/politics\/prof-brenya-defends-mahamas-ministerial-appointments-against-claims-of-nepotism\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof. Brenya defends Mahama\u2019s ministerial appointments against claims of nepotism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Ashiadey Dotse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head of History and Political Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Edward Brenya, has shared his views on the ministerial appointments made by President <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Mahama\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Mahama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Dramani<\/a> Mahama, addressing concerns about nepotism and favoritism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking on GTV breakfast via zoom with Thelma Tackie on January 20, 2025, Professor Brenya emphasized the importance of selecting competent individuals to execute the President\u2019s vision and dismissed allegations that the appointments were solely based on party loyalty or familial ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responding to questions about the possibility of favoritism, Professor Brenya explained that while loyalty plays a role in governance, it is crucial to have people who align with the leader\u2019s agenda. \u201cAs a president, you need individuals who buy into your vision and are capable of delivering on your behalf,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing specific cases, such as the nomination of the son of the National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia to a deputy CEO position, Professor Brenya argued that competence and professionalism should be the primary criteria for such appointments. \u201cThis is an individual with the necessary qualifications and training to handle the responsibilities of the role. It is unfair to label this as nepotism when the appointee has the expertise required,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing historical parallels, he referred to former President Kufuor\u2019s appointment of his brother as a cabinet minister, which faced minimal opposition due to the appointee\u2019s professionalism. \u201cIt\u2019s not about who you are related to; it\u2019s about your ability to perform and uphold integrity,\u201d Professor Brenya explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion also highlighted the inclusion of women in key ministerial roles, such as Agnes Namo Mulati at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, and Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts. Professor Brenya commended these appointments, noting their significance in promoting gender representation and professionalism in governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He concluded by expressing confidence in the President\u2019s commitment to selecting appointees based on merit and their ability to deliver on the government\u2019s promises to the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/category\/politics\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/category\/politics\/\">More Stories Here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ashiadey Dotse Head of History and Political Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Edward Brenya, has shared his views on the ministerial appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama, addressing concerns about nepotism and favoritism. 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