Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor has received an appointment from the president
The former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama as the Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness at the Office of the President.
In an appreciation post to the president, Dr. Otokunor announced the news of his appointment, expressing his gratitude. He described the opportunity to serve under the government as a ‘rare’ one and pledged to dedicate himself fully to executing his mandate and delivering on the job.
“I want to express my deepest heartfelt gratitude to H.E John Dramani Mahama for this rare opportunity to serve in his government as the Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness at the Presidency.
“I promise to commit every bit of my knowledge, skills, experience and energy to this new role to deliver on his vision. And thanks to all the Comrades, party folks and well-wishers for the best wishes. Akpe kaka! ‘Ny3yi Waladon’!! Medaase!!” he posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
His appointment comes amid differing sentiments from many, particularly experts, who believe he would have been better suited for the role of Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture.
One such person is governance expert Professor Enoch Antwi, who opined that Otokunor’s expertise and his involvement within the party should have been rewarded with the role.
“I thought Otokunor, who has been involved in party structures, would have taken the position, but instead it went to John Dumelo, which has raised some questions,” he said in a TV3 interview on February 14, 2025.
Dr. Otokunor, an agriculture and financial economist, is expected to bring his expertise in the agriculture sector to help grow and improve the Ministry of Agriculture. He will work closely with the ministers in that department to drive progress and development.
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