Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the defunct UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has raised concerns about the growing influence of political parties on public leadership.
This, he believes undermines the independence and effectiveness of leaders in governance.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the inaugural PK Amoabeng Ambassadors, Amoabeng criticized the financial support and resources provided by political parties to aspiring candidates.
He explained that, such contributions often create a sense of obligation, which can significantly affect decision-making, governance, and overall leadership.
“The issue is not always the leader themselves. Some leaders may be corrupt or authoritarian, but others are genuinely good leaders—humble and concerned about the welfare of the people. However, when they assume power, they are not allowed the freedom to act according to their conscience” Amoabeng stated.
He elaborated, “In politics, before someone becomes a leader, their political party invests considerable effort, raises funds, incurs debts, and mobilizes resources to support their campaign. This makes it nearly impossible for the leader to defy the party’s directives, as the party must repay those debts and prepare for the next election. As a result, the leader is not truly independent but is controlled by those pulling the strings.”
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