The former UN senior governance advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, emphasized the need for Ghana to follow the example of countries like Malaysia in selecting leaders with integrity for public office. Apexnewsgh report
He highlighted the importance of prioritizing the mental state of potential leaders as stipulated in the country’s 1992 Constitution.
According to Baffour Agyeman-Duah, the Constitution specifies that anyone seeking to be president must be a citizen, not below forty years of age, and of sound mind. He expressed concerns about the lack of scrutiny of potential leaders in Ghana, which could potentially lead to individuals who are unfit for public office.
With Ghana recently ranked as the fifth best-governed country in Africa, Agyeman-Duah urged a more thorough examination of the backgrounds and integrity of those seeking public office. He raised questions about the feasibility of some of the promises made by candidates during campaigns and emphasized the need for caution in selecting leaders who could potentially harm the society they seek to govern.
As Ghana continues to navigate its political landscape, Agyeman-Duah’s call for prioritizing integrity in leadership selection serves as an important reminder of the critical role that character and mental state play in effective governance.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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