Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Dr. K.K. Sarpong, has said he is open to serving in President John Mahama’s administration if called upon.
Dr. Sarpong made the remarks on Accra-based Channel One TV, emphasizing that public service should be guided by competence rather than partisanship.
Asked whether he would accept an advisory role similar to the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE), he replied: “Why not? If I believe I have the expertise, why not?”
Dr. Sarpong was among the professionals invited to contribute ideas at the 2025 National Economic Dialogue, which brought together economists and policy experts to offer recommendations on Ghana’s economic direction.
He explained that taking part in the dialogue, despite his links to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), was in the national interest.
When asked if his involvement amounted to disloyalty to the NPP, he dismissed the suggestion.
“They should be crazy. What is the essence of education? It should help us bring development to our people. This is a new government that wants to understand the dynamics and invites experts to come,” he stated.
Dr. Sarpong added that he was not the only opposition member who participated.
“I was glad I was invited, even though I belong to the other side. It wasn’t just me alone; people came from the NPP stock as well,” he said.
His comments underscore calls for a more inclusive, expertise-driven approach to governance as the Mahama administration shapes its economic agenda.
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