President John Dramani Mahama’s government is slowly taking shape, with several key appointments raising eyebrows among observers.
The President’s brother, Ibrahim Mahama, was recently spotted driving the President’s official car during a trip to the Volta Region in a clear breach of protocol.
The car is reportedly bought by Ibrahim Mahama which he dashed it to the President for official use.
This has sparked questions about the involvement of family members in official government business.
Ibrahim Mahama, a business man is rumored to be in line for a major contract to construct the Keta Sea Defence wall, a project that the President has instructed the Finance Minister to include in the upcoming budget.
This has raised concerns about nepotism and the awarding of contracts to family members.
The President’s trip to the Volta Region was an official one, and it is unclear why his brother took over the wheels of the official car.
This has raised questions about the security protocols in place for the President’s transportation and the implications of having a non-sanctioned driver behind the wheels.
In addition to Ibrahim Mahama’s involvement, several other family members and friends of the President have been appointed to key positions in the government.
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, a cousin of the President, has been appointed as an Adviser to the President and Presidential Staffer at the Presidency.
Sammy Gyamfi, the party’s communication officer, and Lawyer Twumasi Ankrah, who are direct boys of Ibrahim Mahama have also been appointed to juicy positions linked to the mining industry just like a baby mama of the president’s brother who also grabbed a juicy mining related appointment.
The appointments have sparked concerns about nepotism and the concentration of power in the hands of family members and friends.
Critics argue that this could undermine the government’s credibility and effectiveness.
The President’s previous government was also criticized for awarding contracts to family members and friends, including Ibrahim Mahama, who was granted the rights to mine bauxite at Nhyinahini and also dig Odaw River.
–Issah Olegor
