A prominent figure in Ghanaian academia, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has called on voters in Ghana to consider giving individuals with little or no formal education the opportunity to lead the country if they have a genuine passion for national transformation.
According to Prof Gyampo, the lawyers and economists who have traditionally held leadership positions in the country have not been able to effectively address the challenges facing Ghana. He believes that it is time to give passionate individuals who understand the issues at hand the chance to govern.
During a recent appearance on TV3’s Key Points, Prof Gyampo highlighted the reported interest of former national football team captain Stephen Appiah and other non-intellectuals in entering politics as examples of the type of leaders he believes Ghana needs. He suggested that individuals outside the traditional spheres of influence, such as market women and footballers, could bring fresh perspectives to solving the country’s water and energy crises.
The political science lecturer expressed concern over Ghana’s lack of progress and development, attributing it to corruption and poor governance by the country’s leaders. He emphasized the need for a new breed of leaders who genuinely care about the well-being of the citizens and are committed to addressing the challenges facing the nation.
