Certified economist and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Oduro Takyi, has urged President John Mahama to consider Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in his appointments.
President Mahama has appointed his cabinet ministers and some CEOs into state agencies within two weeks after his inauguration.
Oduro Takyi who was instrumental in the national campaign of the NDC believes after campaigning for PWDs to vote for the party, they deserve some appointments.
Speaking on The Gumbe Show on TV XYZ, B.O.T made a strong case for PWDs, and sought to remind the appointing authorities of the party’s commitment to run an all inclusive government.
He recalled the appointment of Dr Seidu Danaa, a visually impaired man, to head the then Chieftaincy Ministry under the Mahama administration and cautioned the government to take into consideration the interest of PWDs.
“The NDC is the only political party in Africa that set up a desk for People with disabilities prior to the elections,” he stated.
“That desk the party created has never happened anywhere. President John Mahama, although has taken regional balance into consideration while appointing people to serve, he must also consider people with disabilities,” he added.
To him, PWDs are in the minority but must be seen in government to foster inclusivity governance.
He argued that “the total population for people with disabilities in the country constitutes about 13.2 per cent of our national population and must be included in the government.”
He further added, that considering them will enable such people to have confidence in the government that it is representing their interests– a decision B.O.T believes will significantly heighten the goodwill of the new government.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
