Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, a prominent figure in the immediate past government, has publicly declared his support for NDC foot soldiers taking action against New Patriotic Party (NPP) appointees who are resisting their removal from office.
In a social media post on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the former Managing Director of the Accra Digital Centre, questioned why some NPP officials were unwilling to vacate their positions despite a change in government, arguing that the same process had applied to NDC appointees in the past.
“If NDC appointees had not left, would we have gotten opportunities to also serve?” he wrote.
He further emphasized that political appointments are at the discretion of the President and that individuals should not resist directives to step down.
“Even in the same government, the President can appoint you today and remove you tomorrow, so what’s the point in resisting the President’s directive?” he added.
His statement comes amid reports of tensions in various government institutions, where some officials appointed by the previous NPP administration are allegedly refusing to vacate their offices despite the transition of power to the new NDC-led government under President John Dramani Mahama.
Nkansah’s remarks have sparked mixed reactions, with some NDC supporters applauding his stance, while critics argue that forced removals should follow due legal and administrative processes rather than being carried out through activist actions.
The issue raises broader concerns about political transitions in Ghana, where successive governments often experience struggles over the replacement of appointed officials.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
