The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for what he described as a fragmented or “tot-tot” approach to ministerial appointments.
His concerns followed the announcement by the Speaker of Parliament that the President had nominated three Minister-designates—Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor as Energy Minister, and Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Attorney General and Minister of Justice—for vetting by the Appointments Committee.
Addressing Parliament on Thursday, January 9, Afenyo-Markin argued that a government aiming to deliver a “24-hour economy” should present a complete list of ministerial appointments from the onset, instead of making incremental nominations.
He warned that this piecemeal approach risks delaying critical governance functions and destabilizing key sectors.
“This government, while in opposition, claimed it was ready to govern. Yet, the announcement of only three nominees reflects a lack of preparedness and raises questions about their ability to manage a 24-hour economy effectively,” he emphasized.
