The Minority Leader’s concerns regarding Dr Johnson Asiama’s appointment as Governor of the Bank of Ghana are not only unfounded but also reveal his deliberate attempt to mislead the public on constitutional procedures.
Contrary to his claims, the President does not require the approval of the Council of State to appoint a Governor for the central bank. The constitutional requirement is for the President to make the appointment in consultation with the Council, which merely means notifying them once they are constituted.
What is even more hypocritical is that the same process was used by President Akufo-Addo in 2017 to appoint the Common Fund Administrator. At that time, Afenyo-Markin, who was in Parliament, had no objections. His sudden outrage now is nothing more than political mischief.
The claim that Dr. Asiama has assumed office and is engaging in official duties is a blatant falsehood. Dr. Asiama merely visited the Bank of Ghana to receive briefings from the Deputy Governors and to familiarise himself with the institution’s operations – a standard procedure for any incoming appointee.
He has not made any administrative decisions, issued directives, or signed any official documents. Yet, Afenyo-Markin, in his usual exaggerated style, is making it seem as though Dr. Asiama has forcefully taken over the Bank. This reckless distortion of facts is characteristic of his increasingly desperate political antics.
Afenyo-Markin’s suggestion that Dr. Asiama should receive briefings outside the normal assumption of office is laughable. Should he remain in his bedroom to receive those briefings? How can a proper transition occur without engagement with key institutional figures? This is the same process being followed by all other Chief Executive Officers awaiting Board or Council of State approvals.
His selective outrage, therefore, is not only dishonest but also exposes a clear intent to sabotage Dr. Asiama. After spending eight years doing everything in their power to frustrate him, Afenyo-Markin and his allies still seem to have unfinished business with him.
If Afenyo-Markin has any concrete evidence that Dr Asiama has engaged in administrative decision-making or signed any official documents, he should present it. Otherwise, his claims remain nothing more than baseless political noise.
His recent behaviour in the political arena has been nothing short of tiresome – shouting at every opportunity without substance as if being loud is synonymous with being right. The people of Ghana are growing increasingly weary of his needlessly cacophonic approach to politics.
It is an open secret that Afenyo-Markin harbours presidential ambitions beyond 2028, but must he be so reckless in his desperation for attention? His constant attempts to create unnecessary controversy where none exists only highlight his lack of focus on real national issues.
Leadership is not about making noise for relevance; it is about offering solutions. If he wants to be taken seriously, he should start acting like a statesman instead of an attention-seeking obstructionist.
President Mahama has acted fully within his constitutional mandate, and Dr. Asiama has done nothing inappropriate. Afenyo-Markin’s latest outburst is yet another example of his growing tendency to mislead the public for political gain.
Instead of engaging in needless distractions, he should direct his energy toward issues that truly affect the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.
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