'57 Years Of Independence Is A Waste'

A communication team member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Eric Ametor Quarmyne is calling for a paradigm shift in the governance structure of Ghana. According to him, 57 years has been a waste because the leaders lack innovative ways of doing things. Speaking on Asempa FM�s Ekosii Sen programme Tuesday, Ametor Quarmyne bemoaned the over reliance of foreign donors by successive governments for help. He noted that a country rich in mineral resources should not be seen �begging� for help if leaders think outside the box. Mr. Quarmyne who is also a consultant at the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) underscored the need for leaders to be proactive to save Ghana from collapse. �I think there are so many things we could do to change things in governance. We are not challenging ourselves enough� he stressed. The NDC man also took a swipe at �lame duck� Ministers who only �preoccupy themselves with routine work�. �They [Ministers] are not challenging themselves enough; they are not being creative enough to complement government�s efforts� he stated. Ametor Quarmyne said �if the fundamental ways of doing things does not change, we can change governments a hundred times, nothing will change.