Tema, March 27, – Dr Benjamin Anyagre Aziginaateeg, a governance analyst with the AfriKan Continental Union Consult (ACUC), has urged political leaders to adopt regular reshuffles and performance-based contracts for appointees to improve efficiency and accountability.
Dr Anyagre proposed that political appointees be placed on 10-month performance contracts, arguing that such a system would sharpen focus, demand measurable results, and ensure officials remain responsive to national priorities.
“Strong governments do not cling to underperformers. They reshuffle boldly to root out inefficiency and corruption,” he said.
He stressed that appointments must prioritise competence, highlighting that ministers and agency heads should have a strong understanding of their sectors and respect institutional culture.
“Plucking untrained loyalists for specialised roles undermines expertise and weakens national progress,” he said, adding that Ghana must build strong institutions by promoting individuals who have risen through proven professional ranks.
Dr Anyagre cautioned that prolonged tenure without accountability often breeds complacency, inertia, and resistance to reform. He recommended establishing an independent performance assessment unit to provide objective, real-time evaluations of appointees, separate from political influence.
He also called on President John Dramani Mahama to implement timely reshuffles, leveraging his experience to address inefficiencies before they escalate into scandals.
“Elections are won on results, not relationships. Proactive leadership is key to sustaining public confidence,” he added.
Dr Anyagre concluded that timely reforms, accountability measures, and people-centred governance were essential to ensuring national development and stability.
GHBUSS
27 March 2026
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