I did the reshuffle for Ghanaians, not for myself – Akufo-Addo
In light of the fact that this is the final cabinet reshuffle of his tenure, President Akufo-Addo has explained why he made the move.
As criticism from political parties, civil society organizations, and even members of his own party mounted, the President decided to radically restructure, departing from his custom of keeping ministers for protracted periods of time.
About 12 current ministers, including 10 cabinet members and two regional ministers, were impacted by this reshuffle, which was announced on Wednesday, February 14.
Notably, after eluding prior requests for his dismissal, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta was also ousted from office.
The minority members of parliament and the opposition National Democratic Congress, however, have criticized the decision for being uninspired and tardy.
The party's general secretary, Fifi Kwetey, said that rather than bringing about the transformation that Ghanaians had hoped for, the reorganization preserved the status quo.
He declared, "This action—or rather, inaction—underscores a blatant disregard for the nation's plea for governance that prioritizes the welfare of the people over political expediency."
President Nana Akufo-Addo emphasized that the decision was made with the best interests of the population in mind rather than to appease his personal preferences in response to the concerns raised by his recent ministerial reshuffle.
In an interview with JoyNews Foreign Affairs Correspondent Blessed Sogah in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the president emphasized how crucial it is to put the welfare of the populace first in all political choices.
"It is not for me, but for the people of Ghana," he clarified.
President Nana Akufo-Addo urged Ghanaians to have faith in their nation's democratic journey while speaking at the 37th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly (Heads of State and Government), especially as the nation gets ready to elect a new leader later this year.
The President emphasized the significance of maintaining democratic values and urged people to appropriately exercise their right to vote and engage in the political process.