President of policy think tank IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, believes government’s realignment of some ministries which has led to the introduction of a Ministry for Railways Development is misplaced.
Mr. Cudjoe argued that, the engagement of prospective private sector beneficiaries of enhanced railway services would be a more prudent move towards developing infrastructure for railway development. His comments came as he criticized the high number of ministries under the Nana Akufo-Addo government which currently stands at 25 with more expected to be added.
Speaking on Eyewitness News, the IMANI President opined: “It seems to me that the mantra of trying to be a leaner in government business seems to be faltering away. If we don’t take care we might hit probably 30 ministries.”
The latest list of ministerial nominees revealed that, there will be two new ministries introduced under the Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration, namely the Ministry of Monitoring and Evaluation, and the Ministry of Re-organisation and Special Projects, in addition to the new National Security Ministry which is backed by law.
Out of the Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing, a new Ministry to be known as the Ministry for Sanitation and Water Resources has also been created leaving the Works and Housing Ministry on its own.
Some ministries have however been merged with the Power Ministry coming back under the Energy Ministry.
Mr. Cudjoe lauded the condensation of the energy ministry as “great” but noted that the consolidation had not been “compensated properly” in other areas.
The MP for Essikado-Ketan, Joe Ghartey (L) will head the Ministry of Railways Development
Mr. Cudjoe singled out Ministry of Transport, Ministry for Railways Development and Ministry for Roads and Highways and described them as “a festival of Ministries for a single monolithic entity.”
“The Ministry of Railway Development is entirely needless because what you do need for railway development is money. You need $2 billion in order to fix the railway,” he said.
Mr. Cudjoe further suggested that, what was needed was the proper influence of the private sector and the most practical approach, in his view, is to ensure that beneficiaries of the railway put together that funding.
“How you go about it is to speak to the heavy users of railways. So miners; let them get involved and help you raise money. Cocoa producers; let them get involved and help you raise money and then you are gone. You don’t need a ministry to integrate railway development,” he explained.
Source: citifmonline.com
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Heeeerrrh Jong franklin, stand and win your own election and bring your own wise govt. idi.ooo...oooot
I dont know why this Ghanaian citizen who boasted of not voting is making noise about the decisions of the government. since you didn't contribute to making the most important decision, spare us your views on ministerial appointment.
Franklin whatever, just ***barred word***!!!! You have been in bed with the Mahama government all this while, pretending that you are neutral, whilst in reality you are not111 Y AND PUNK!!!!OU ARE A SACK OF GARBAGE, YOU EFFING COYOTE AND BLOODY PUNK!!!
I THINK UNCLE FRANKLIN MAY BE RIGHT,SINCE THIS RAILWAY MINISTRIES COULD BE INTEGRATED WITH THE TRANSPORT,ROADS AND HIGHWAYS AND EACH BE RUN AS SEPARATE DEPARTMENTS.
Franklin, please do not get ahead of yourself. You are too quick to criticise and condemn and it is very easy to do that especially if you do not know or understand the vision of the President. Remember, the President has the mandate to govern and he is only getting started. You can always monitor and evaluate in good time but for now it seems to me you dont have a basis to condemn.
masser, you are being a disgrace to think thanks. am disappointed in you. I recommend you stop talking about national issues
I REALLY DON'T THINK MY CUDJOE KNOWS WHAT HE IS TAKING ABOUT, EVERY DEVELOP COUNTRY OR SUCESSFUL COUNTRY DEPEND ON RAILWAY, COME SEE NEW YORK CITY BUBGET ON RAILWAYS, THEY SO MUCH MONEY AND ITS VERY EFFICENT. ITS THE BEGGINNING OF DEVELOPMENT. IF THE ONE FACTORY TO ONE DISTRICT WILL COME TRUST ME ONE NEEDS THE RAINWAY TO BE VERY EFFICENT. PLEASE ALLOW HIM TO PUT DOWN HIS VISION AND WAIT FOR AROUND 2 YEARS TO ANALIZE. I HOPE Mr. CUDJOE WILL READ THIS SMALL NOTE.
EFFICIENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE RAILWAYS WILL SAVE GHANA FROM THE BILLIONS WE SPEND ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION EVERY YEAR. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MINISTRY THAT SHOULD BE ON ITS OWN FOR THE NEEDED RECOGNITION AND ATTENTION. WHAT IS IMANI"S CUDJOE SAYING. ?
Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI GHANA will have second thoughts about his knowledge of the severity of the railway system situation in Ghana and the need to quickly take measures to remedy the situation for the development of the country. It is a fact that a very serious approach must be taken and a whole Minister to deal with it is worth the cause.A good Railway system in Ghana will open the country up and improve the economic development of the country.This is a serious matter not to be joked with.
We are a funny nation, the Chinese left with a train on the 1st january, 2017 and will arrive on 16th January, 2017 in the UK. Passing through 7 countries. what are we talking about? Please! may I know whether what the whites learn are different or are hidden from us Ghanaians. It is only that we talk to much, we do not solve problems, we rather discuss. what the colonial master left for us and the first president did, because of the Tema Harbour extending to Accra, we have tried to spoil everything in the railway industry. and government after governments comes and goes without paying any attention. India economy depends on railways. let's learn, Please! hope you do visit certain countries, with developments beyond description, are they not human begins like us?