Hayford Siaw, Chief Executive of the Ghana Library Authority, has fiercely defended Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, refuting allegations of arrogance against him.
According to him, managing the Ministry of Education for four years, the biggest public sector employer without a single union strike, was evidence of Dr Prempeh’s talent and leadership ability.
“The Ministry of Education and its agencies employ a great number of people with various union groups, yet Dr Prempeh navigated these complex interests skillfully, achieving a record zero strike action and the longest period of industrial peace in the sector in recent years,” Siaw said.
He vehemently denied the accusations of arrogance, characterising them as unfounded creations by detractors.
He related a particular incident sometimes mentioned by critics in which Dr Prempeh’s answer to a journalist was purportedly misrepresented.
Mr Siaw asserts that Dr Prempeh’s response was targeted at former President John Dramani Mahama, who had advocated for a power rationing timetable.
“It was purely a political response to an opposition leader, not an indication of arrogance towards the Ghanaian people,” Mr. Siaw said.
Emphasising Dr Prempeh’s qualities, Mr Siaw praised his competence, patriotism, and empathy.
“Ultimately, Ghanaians want a running mate who can complement the flagbearer and efficiently deliver on their mandate for their well-being. Dr Prempeh is living all these values,” he said.
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