President Mahama is balancing competency with loyalty – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy Director of Operations at the presi­dency, Mustapha Gbande The Deputy Director of Operations at the presi­dency, Mustapha Gbande, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama is carefully nav­igating the challenge of balancing technical expertise with loyalty while making key appointments. In an interview on the JoyNews in Accra on Friday, he explained that the President’s decisions were based on a thoughtful evaluation of both competency and loyalty. He stressed that those appointed must not only be qualified for the roles but also align with the broad­er goals of the administration.

The President has been criticised for some of his ap­pointments by some grassroots supporters who have, in some cases, demonstrated their opposi­tion through protests. Gbande emphasised that such reactions to appointments were neither news nor surprising. “It’s not news, nor a novelty.



This happens regularly in govern­ment. Whenever these situations arise, we engage with the grass­roots, explain the rationale behind these decisions, and ensure that people understand the president’s perspective,” he elaborated. Gbande further noted that this approach marks a shift from previous administrations, where public engagement was often limited.

“We are now consistently engaging with the grassroots, helping them understand our di­rection and why certain decisions are being made,” he indicated. Also, watch some videos of GhanaWeb CEO’s interview with the Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability.