In an era where transparency and accountability have become non-negotiable demands of governance, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, a fellow in Public Law and Justice at CDD-Ghana, has proposed a citizen-driven initiative to evaluate the effectiveness of government ministers.
Speaking on The Key Points with Alfred Ocansey on TV3, Prof. Asare outlined his vision for OMAMPAM — Operation Monitor All Ministers’ Performance & Accountability Mechanism.
“Those who are performing will become very clear, and those who are not performing will also become very clear,” Prof. Asare explained, emphasizing that this approach would provide the President with valuable insights into which ministers are excelling and which may need to be replaced.
“Then the signal will be sent to the president that if a minister hasn’t delivered within the set period, it may be time to bring someone else to do the job.”
OMAMPAM is designed as a performance-tracking system, empowering citizens to monitor and assess the output of ministers, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
Prof. Asare believes such an initiative would foster a culture of accountability and efficiency within the government, ensuring that public officials deliver tangible results in their respective roles.
