If information published by the new statesman is anything to go by,Ghana's government and its people in general may be sitting on a fence.
The newspaper hinted that Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur had tendered a resignation letter to the Prez John Dramani Mahama 2months ago in protest against his relegation to the background in the scheme of affairs of the Mahama led National Democratic Congress government.The source also disclosed that Mr
Amissah-Arthur only backtracked on his decision after being “talked to
by leaders and bigwigs of the NDC” on the consequences his resignation
would have on the governance of the country and the image of the NDC.
The Vice President has been livid about with no clear-cut schedule, and he believes his expertise is not being utilized in helping to run the affairs of the nation.
Mr Amissah-Arthur, the source said,
only agreed to be Vice President, following the death of the late
President Mills, and subsequently running mate to President Mahama in
the 2012 elections, after an agreement had been reached that he would
head all areas of the government regarding finance and the economy.Prez Mahama on the other hand was going to superintend over all other areas but the economy.
“Amissah Arthur, after being assured
of control over the economy and other matters relating to the financial
sector, as well as a say as to who gets appointed onto boards of
governmental institutions had his dreams shattered,” as it now turns out that Mr. Amissah Arthur has been relegated to
the background and is now a ceremonial Vice President just attending
events the President cannot attend. He is now seen as the fifth most powerful
person at the Presidency, after President Mahama, Chief of Staff Prosper
Bani, Deputy Chief of Staff Valerie Sawyer,and
Stan Dogbe the
now seen as the fifth most powerful
person at the Presidency, after President Mahama, Chief of Staff Prosper
Bani, Deputy Chief of Staff Valerie Sawyerr; and
Stan Dogbe the presidential staffer.
The New Statesman further hinted that any
‘appointment’ made by Mr.Amissah-Arthur for placement onto boards of
governmental institutions has to be vetted by Stan Dogbe before onward
transmission to the President.Mr Amissah's ‘appointments’ never see the light of day as they are thrown away by Stan
Dogbe the source added.
His lack of activity and the lack of
respect for his office,prompted Mr Amissah-Arthur to tender in
his resignation as Vice President of the Republic of Ghana which John Mahama received.
Following the alleged rifts, declaration of
loyalty by staff at the Presidency has began as witness during Rawlings-Arkaah administration.The former Ambassador to Nigeria under
the Mills administration, Baba Kamara, is said to have pitched camps
with Mr Amissah-Arthur, despite being appointed as a senior Advisor to
the President,registering his displeasure about sidelining the VP.
Bara Kamara had been a close associate of Vice President Amissah-Arthur with their friendship spanning over three decades
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