- He expresses support for Kwakye-Ofosu, wishing him well in his difficult role
- He emphasizes that communication in governance is a tough, demanding task
- Stresses that senior advisers should handle communications to effectively manage ministerial issues
Former Minister for Works and Housing and Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has acknowledged that Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, the Minister for Government Communications, is tackling one of the most challenging roles in governance as a government spokesperson.
Oppong Nkrumah, who previously served as Information Minister under the NPP administration, emphasized that managing communication on governance matters is a tough job. He expressed his support for Kwakye-Ofosu, wishing him well in his role.
“Felix is handling a very tough job, and I wish him all the best. He is giving his best, and time will show whether he succeeds or not. I did my best when I was Information Minister. Time will tell after I left, just as it will for him. Five or six other ministers will come after, and only then will people know if I did a good job,” he said on JoyPrime’s Prime Morning Show on Wednesday, April 9.
Oppong Nkrumah went on to say, “I can only wish him well. It’s a really difficult job, and it can be brutal.”
The MP also suggested that the role of Communications Minister is best suited for senior technocrats who are closely aligned with the President. He explained that the position requires a strategic approach and careful handling of public communication to effectively represent the government.
He elaborated, “From my experience, this role should be taken up by a senior adviser to the President who manages communications. If the head of communications is also a Minister, they can’t hold other ministers accountable when communication issues arise. They can’t even report it to the President for action because those ministers will retaliate.”
“You need someone senior, someone who sits at the President’s table, capable of disciplining ministers when communication problems occur,” he added.
