Former Defence Minister says newly appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, could be reassigned if President John Dramani Mahama car
The report indicates that former Defence Minister says newly appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, could be reassigned if President John Dramani Mahama carries out what he described as a broader Cabinet reshuffle later this year.
It further notes that speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews on Friday, August 7, while discussing President Mahama’s recent ministerial changes, Dominic Nitiwul stated he was not surprised by Dr Zanetor Rawlings’ appointment but believes she is better suited for a different ministry.
He stated that Dr Rawlings had previously been considered for a ministerial position even before her latest appointment.
“I think that even the first time that she was not made a minister, she was supposed to be made a Minister of State in one of the ministries. I will not mention because it will be too obvious.”
According to Mr Nitiwul, her appointment to the Environment, Science and Technology Ministry did not come as a surprise.
“So I’m not surprised that they’re sticking her there.”
However, he suggested that her current role may only be temporary.
“I think that when the President wants to do a proper reshuffle that the country is expecting, I expect her to move. Everybody knows the ministry that she will fit in, so I expect that she will move.”
Mr Nitiwul stated that many Ghanaians had expected a more extensive reshuffle and stated public pressure on the President to reorganise his government continues to grow.
“The country is demanding the reshuffle. The country is saying that a lot of the ministers are not performing.”
“Even the NDC people are mentioning names that the people are not performing, they need to be removed, and they are surprised,” he added.
According to the former Defence Minister, many expected President Mahama to replace more ministers during the latest changes.
“People are really surprised that the President has not done any reshuffle because it was obvious that the President was going to take out a lot.”
Mr Nitiwul, however, acknowledged that removing ministers who are also Members of Parliament presents political challenges.
