The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo to consider stepping aside following controversy over her recent public comments.
His remarks come after the Minister, in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 6, apologised over comments captured in a widely circulated video in which she suggested that postings to northern Ghana could be perceived as a form of punishment.
Linda Ocloo described the remarks as a “genuine slip in communication,” stressing that they do not reflect her actual views or the established policies governing postings within Ghana’s public service.
Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV, Mr. Aboagye said although the Minister may have made meaningful contributions during her time in office, it may be time for her to “give way for others” who can bring a more unifying approach to the role.
He argued that holding public office demands discipline in communication and cautioned against what he described as excessive media exposure and careless public remarks.
“But if you choose to go the path on which she is doing, where she’s camera happy, she always wants to be in front of the camera, and she’s always making very loose talks all the time, it is not helpful,” he said.
Mr. Aboagye further stressed that when public comments trigger widespread backlash, an apology alone is not enough.
According to him, leadership in public service must go beyond expressions of regret and demonstrate a deeper sense of accountability.
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