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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Getting it wrong Felix. You and your fellow NDC colleagues had sharp teeth to gnaw at any one who criticized your shambolic behavior and performance. Unlike you, these young people appointed by Nana Addo have experience, are humble and have sharp brains not sharp teeth. Go to them and learn what it takes to be humble.
FELIX OFOSU KWAKYE ADOPTED CHILD,LISTEN AND LISTEN WELL. THESE PEOPLE HAVE ALL WORKED BEFORE, GET IT RIGHT. ADWOA SARFOA IS A LAWYER AND A PARLIAMENTARIAN FOR A PERIOD OF 8YEARS.AGAIN, MR. EUGENE HAS BEEN A PRESS SECRETARY TO NANA ADDO AND MR. ABU JINAPO IS A LAWYER. YOU CAN NEVER COMPARE YOUR BABIES WITH SHARP TEETH GROUP TO THESE BRILIANT GROUP.
The good people of Ghana isn't against the appointment of young people. They are against the behaviour of what your party's founder calls it "babies with sharp teeth" We do not like your arrogance, insulting and disrespectful attitude especially you. If this young appointees put up good behaviour nobody will complain. I'm also glad to know that unlike you guys the new youngsters the president elect intend to work with have got work experience. I hope that you humble yourself and become a better politician.
Mr. Kwaakye, it's not only NPP which criticized you . It was due to your insubordination. Just look at the manner in which you're speaking. Right from Asiedu Nketia, Kofi Adam, You Kwaakye Ofosu, Sam George, Fiifi Kwatey, and later joined by the Vice President and Wife with Wofa Yaw Boateng Djan. You were criticized because you didn't stand for the truth. The fact that you don't agree to opinion doesn't mean your opponent is enemy.
***barred word*** and go into hiding, you are the reason NDC lost
Tony Aidoo ( the erratic NDC ***barred word*** talker ) was given a hot slap around Kwame Nkrumah circle by an unknown person a few days after after Kuffour was sworn into office in 2001 . This time around who would you prefer receives that slap 😡 Felix Ofosu-Kwakwe 😡 Okudzeto Ablakwa 😡 Koku Anyidoho 😡 Omane-Boama 😡 Kofi Adams Please kindly choose only one person wai ? 😂😂😂
Felix why are you worried, you guys failed to deal with a lot of perceptions that was created in the minds of Ghanaian by the NPP. look at how all of the sadden all that seem wrong is now right.
Go burn the sea!
You haven't seen anything yet. They are coming to continue with the same things you were doing. That is politics for you. You remember Kuffour with VAT, NDC with NHIS. This is a clear case of "akorda sore na membetena so" (Get up and let me come and sit). Why?????