Managing Editor of the defunct Gye
Nyame Concord newspaper and political analyst, Alfred Ogbamey has
congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for designating Dr. Henry
Seidu Dannaa to head the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Traditional
Affairs.
He commended President Mahama for his choice saying it
is an indication of the President’s commitment to ensuring equity among
the abled and disabled citizenry.
According to him, this step will help minimize the prejudice against people with disabilities in the country.
Making
a contribution on Peace FM’s “kokrokoo” programme Thursday, Alfred
Ogbamey praised government for not sidelining the disabled in society
and hoped this was a welcoming move to usher in a new era of tolerance.
President
John Mahama mentioned Dr. Dannaa in the list of Ministers in his
government but some chiefs have raised concerns about the legitimacy of
the visually impaired Minister-designate.
According to the
chiefs, custom prohibits them from associating with disabled persons and
therefore the appointment of Dr. Dannaa to head the Chieftaincy
Ministry will compromise their tradition.
The Chiefs are agitating for the replacement of the visually impaired lawyer and former Registrar of the House of Chiefs.
But
Alfred Ogbamey though admitting Dr. Dannaa’s ministerial appointment
was a “shock” to him registered his displeasure with the position of the
Chiefs.
He believed the President’s appointment criterion was
based on Dr. Dannaa’s expertise in the field and so, he is qualified to
head the Ministry.
He added the move will motivate other disabled
persons to aspire for high positions in the country, something to him
will help minimize the discriminatory practices meted out to them.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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