A member of the communications team for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Thompson, has expressed the belief that President Akufo-Addo will be remembered as one of the best presidents in the 4th republic.
Thompson’s statement came in response to the recent ministerial reshuffle on February 14, 2024, where certain ministers were dismissed and others were reassigned.
Addressing concerns about the timing of the reshuffle, Thompson drew an analogy to a critical moment in a football match and emphasized that even a few minutes hold significance in politics.
“Coming back to your question about isn’t it too late, what is too late? When Ghana was going to be kicked out in the AFCON, how many minutes, in less than 4 minutes, that was when they scored the two. But let me give you even extra; in less than 4 minutes. Anything in politics, even 5 minutes is very dear in politics. If you believe that I have some fresh blood coming in, some energy coming in to make sure that I make a mark that I want to do, I don’t see anything wrong with that.
“… and he can decide even by June to make another reshuffle, he can decide by September to do another reshuffle; it depends on what the president wants and makes sure that he leaves a mark of excellence… and I believe that Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be remembered in this 4th republic as the best or one of the best presidents Ghana has ever had!” he claimed during TV3’s New Day programme on Friday, February 16, 2024.
He defended the decision, stating that injecting fresh energy into the government is a positive move. He further noted that the president could opt for additional reshuffles in the future to ensure excellence and leave a lasting impact.
Thompson shared his perspective during an appearance on TV3’s New Day program on Friday, February 16, 2024.
On the same date, President Akufo-Addo made significant changes to his administration by dismissing key ministers in areas such as roads, finance, and health, while reassigning others.
The vacant ministerial positions were promptly filled with new appointees as part of the reshuffle.