According to Nana Akomea, Asiedu Nketiah has consistently argued that, regardless of a family member’s qualifications, it is wrong for the government in power to appoint their relatives to office.
He accused him of remaining silent now that power his government is in power and his son has been appointed as the MIIF Deputy CEO, highlighting the importance of family and friends’ administration.
Speaking on a panel discussion on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on January 23, 2025, he stated, “Do you know the person who has been appointed as the Deputy CEO of MIIF? I learned he is a doctor, so he is qualified, but do you know, Asiedu Nketiah has said that, for you to appoint your family member into public office is one of the biggest corruptions.
“He said if you get power as a government official and you bring your family members into government, it is corruption. He said it is not about qualification but rather it is about the fact that you are related to the person. So today that his son has been taken to the Minerals Fund, what is he saying now?”
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Kwaku Asiedu Nketiah, the son of Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, as the Acting Deputy CEO of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF).
His appointment was announced in a release by the presidency on January 18, 2025, alongside the appointments of other individuals who have been named acting CEOs and Managing Directors of various institutions.
Dr. Asiedu Nketiah is also the National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Working Committee.
The MIIF, a government agency created to maximize the value derived from Ghana’s mineral wealth, plays a crucial role in ensuring the country’s natural resources contribute to sustainable economic benefits for all citizens.
As Acting Deputy CEO, Dr. Asiedu Nketiah will support the drive to manage mineral royalties and investments efficiently, helping to ensure that Ghana’s mineral resources generate long-term value for the nation.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
