Pratt Blasts Whirled [NDC] Ministers

Ace journalist Kwesi Pratt deplored the actions of ministers of state following President John Mahama on his ongoing ‘Accounting to the People tour’. He pointed out that such an exercise is a waste of time and needless.

Ministers are on several occasions seen accompanying the President as he visits regions to commission and showcase the various projects his government has undertaken since assuming office. He has so far visited the Western, Central and Eastern regions. Many perceive the ‘Accounting to the people tour’ will be done nationwide.


Albeit the managing editor of the Insight Newspaper deplores the actions of the ministers, he supports the President’s decision to showcase his achievements.

“This practice where all the ministers abandon their offices and follow the President on the tour must stop. It is needless and I am against it. This one ‘logo logo’ line of everybody following the president is a waste of time. While the president is going round, others could be elsewhere explaining government policies”

However, communications minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah contravened his view. He said the presence of the ministers are needed on the tour in specific situations especially where ministers hold or lead policy direction regarding some projects being visited by the president.