Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has commended President John Mahama for his ministerial and public office appointments.
According to him, President Mahama has been “determined, bold, and decisive” in selecting individuals to serve in his government.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 25, Mr. Fuseini noted that the President is fully aware that he has four years in office to govern and reset the country, as promised in his manifesto.
Mr. Fuseini explained that President Mahama has carefully chosen his ministers while working within the constraints of the Constitution.
He emphasized that the President is dealing with a large Parliament and striving to recruit the best individuals who align with his values and vision to leave a lasting legacy for the country.
“So, when you have a president who is constrained by the number of years he can be in office, the number of times he can present himself for election, and the number of ministers he has imposed, there is a responsibility placed on him not to joke with disappointments.
“In trying to fulfill his mandate, against the background of the fact that the people of Ghana reposed tremendous confidence in him to reset this country, he has to choose carefully. And in choosing carefully, people will be disappointed,” he said.
The former MP also criticized what he described as a pervasive sense of entitlement among some politicians, noting that many have been waiting with the expectation of receiving appointments.
He acknowledged that some politicians feel greatly disappointed, citing their contributions to the President’s success as a basis for their expectations.
“But you are looking at a president who is acutely aware that he cannot fail the people of this country, that he cannot sink below the depths that the NPP sank. In electing to reset the country, he was communicating to the people that he will do better and put the country on a sound pedestal.”
Mr. Fuseini further added, “Recruitment to carry out this mandate and vision will be tough. Some people will be disappointed, but we have to depart from his earlier ways of doing things.”