Alan Kyerematen, founder and leader of the Movement for Change, has criticized Ghana’s Ministry of Information, calling it a “waste pipe” and questioning its role and value in the current governmental structure.
In a recent media engagement, Kyerematen argued that the Ministry does not effectively contribute to national development and represents a misallocation of resources.
“What does the Ministry of Information do?” he asked, noting that mature economies often do not have such ministries. “It’s a waste of time. That Ministry does not add anything.
I’m sorry to all my friends in the Ministry of Information. Still, you would make more money and be more productive in business than sitting in that department.”
Kyerematen drew on his experience from the early 1980s, recalling his role in restructuring the Ministry of Information and establishing the Information Services Department (ISD).
“When you do good work, the record is always there. My name is there, so I know what I’m talking about,” he reflected.
He further suggested that the resources allocated to the Ministry of Information could be better utilized to support other crucial sectors.
“You don’t need a Ministry of Information. You can save a lot of money and use it to support other important sectors,” Kyerematen concluded.
