According to a report from GhanaWeb, Charles Owusu, a former official of the Forestry Commission, has shared his disappointment with some of President John Dramani Mahama’s recent decisions, particularly the removal of officials perceived to have political ties to the previous administration.
Owusu initially believed Mahama had a unique opportunity to steer the country in a new direction and address past governance shortcomings.
However, he expressed concern that dismissing individuals based on their assumed political affiliations does not reflect positively on the nation.
He noted that given Mahama’s limited time in office, he had expected him to take a more inclusive approach rather than following patterns seen in previous administrations.
While acknowledging that the president has not violated any constitutional provisions by making changes to his government, Owusu argued that the process could have been handled in a better way.
Speaking during an interview on Kokrokoo on Peace FM on March 28, 2024, he stated that such decisions negatively impact the country.
He had hoped Mahama would break away from certain past practices, particularly since he is in his second term.
Owusu expressed his disappointment in seeing history repeat itself, adding that it now appears to have become a norm for incoming governments to remove existing officials to make room for their own appointees.
“However, when I saw him repeating the mistakes of the past, I felt disappointed. It now seems that whenever there is a change in government, everyone must leave to make way for new appointees,” he lamented.