Member of NPP, Abu Ramadan has expressed his willingness to serve in whatever capacity the president deems him fit except for a ministerial role.
Abu Ramadan stated that his focus is to ensure that the government of President Akufo-Addo succeeds.
President Akufo-Addo within two weeks of his presidency nominated thirty-six persons into key ministries which according to him will enable him to deliver on his mandate.
The President also named his ten regional minister designates this week.
Abu Ramadan believes the President has the best men to do the work he requires of them and expects nothing but an excellent output from them.
Parliament’s Appointment Committee has begun vetting the 36 initial nominations made by the President with 13 people having appeared before them. Out of that eight (8) have been given approval whilst the fate of two hangs in the balance.
The President is yet to make any announcement of the nomination of a deputy minister but Abu Ramadan is emphatic on the fact that, he will not accept any such nomination.
He was convinced that an appointment to a state agency or some other portfolio will bring the best out of him to perform as expected.
He indicated that even though he has been hard on previous ministers and deputies, he feels that he will be efficient in other capacities.
“In the past, I have criticised a lot, even when you turn and you don’t turn well I will criticise you, I will be too careful in the conduct of my duties. If I am made minister or deputy minister I will be too careful and cautious in handling issues and that might affect the output of the government. That’s been the more reason why I felt there’s no need to argue to be a deputy minister, you are better of heading a government agency or been a part of an agency. In all of this, I have indicated my willingness to serve in any capacity that the president deems fit. I am a utility player.”
Abu Ramadan was instrumental in ensuring the Electoral Commission’s activities were streamlined and done as required by law with a series of issues he fought in court ahead of the 2016 general election.
He defected to the NPP in 2016 and was key to their electoral victory.
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