The outgoing Deputy Minister of Communications, Felix Ofosu-Kwakye, has questioned the rationale for the appointment of young persons in Nana Akufo-Addo’s government, considering that he and his young colleagues were heavily criticized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) then in opposition.
According to him, when President John Mahama and late President John Mills took the same decision, they were condemned by the NPP.
Speaking on Eyewitness News, Ofosu Kwakye said although he is not against the appointment of young people in government, he found it hypocritical and unfair for the NPP to now turnaround and do same.
The Deputy Minister made the comment on the back of Nana Akufo-Addo’s announcement of some of his administrative staff, which has about four young people namely Francis Asenso-Boakye and Samuel Abu Jinapor, both Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Presidency and Clara Napaga Sulemana Tia, a Presidential Staffer.
President John Mahama and late President Mills were accused for bringing on board some young people to take leadership roles in their government who were referred to as “babies with sharp teeth” following their utterances which critics found disrespectful and arrogant.
Kwakye Ofosu, while speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, said “it is unfortunate that when President Mills and President Mahama gave opportunities to young persons to contribute to national development persons in the opposition and some surrogates of theirs sought to bastardize them and did not allow them the opportunity to make that contribution.”
“Here we are the President-elect has appointed at least three people within their circles to serve in his government and the same people who derided others appointed by President Mills and President Mahama are now falling over themselves to uphold the image and integrity of these young men. Like I have said, I would on any day root for any young person who is able to land a position in government because I believe that the youth have a role to play; but let us be fair to all persons irrespective of their political creed,” he added.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu however in the interview wished the President-elect and his new appointees the best of luck.
President John Mahama is expected to hand over power to Nana Akufo-Addo on Saturday January 7, 2017.
Source: citifmonline.com
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Felix, u are one person I personally admire in Ndc though I am an Npp. The way u articulate your views is perfect, however bad the reality might seem.But, 'baby's with sharp teeth' was introduced by your founder- Jato Rawlings. The difference is that even as deputy ministers some of u acted beyond the level of the substantive ministers. Imagine okudzato putting pressure on martin hamidu.Name one person who gas been appointed who goes about insulting people. Come again , boy!
i beg felix......mk u no compare urselves to dem koraa. they are not young intellectually. su wo ho wae. u fit compare ur CV to dem anaa
These are babies with Sharp brains not your caliber who had sharp teeth.
Not all young people talk like they don't reason, u lost power not because u were young politicians, but because u were disrespectful corrupt small boys
Someone Pls Tell This ***barred word*** Ful To Shutup. What Did He Do To Help Mahama Other Than Making Him Loose This Election?
Listen to this immatured boy. Nobody in Ghana was ever against young appointees. Infact, it was their actions and words that people stood up against. Thats something Nana Addo has learnt and im sure if they should repeat your mistakes, they wont survive their new jobs. Now Mr Boamah, please sit down and you dare not criticise NPP whatever they do similar to yours, cos you and your babies with sharp teeth strongly defended your actions, now is not the time to be cowards towards the same practises. ))) twea like that
At least they are more matured in age, experienced than you lots when u assumed office. Which one of these youngsters is less than 30 yrs unlike okudjeto who was around 28-29 yrs when he chop post. Keep quiet n learn
Felix you thought you were going to be in government at least for the next four years. Wishes they say are not horses.....I hope you learn from your mistakes and become a better politician. You and your young mates need a reality check - up. No condition it is said is permanent. Learn to respect the elderly.
Now that you are rich you can still afford to go to radio stations to spill your rub*bi*h. I hope npp does well and you stay in opposition for years. Go and work in the real world and it will help you learn how the real world is because I don't think you have any political future. A baby with sharp teeth.
Now that you are in opposition just sit down in mid nights and listen and reflect all the things you have said about the president who biologically can be your grand dad.