The Oti Regional Minister-designate, John Kwadwo Gyapong, defended his appointment when questioned about his retirement plans during his vetting process by the Appointments Committee.
The 74-year-old political stalwart, who has held various influential roles in the National Democratic Congress, provided a witty response to a question posed by one of the committee members during his vetting on January 23, 2025.
Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, sought to assess the level of productivity the 74-year-old Gyapong could offer if given the mandate, considering his age.
He asked why Gyapong had not considered retiring and passing on the baton to a younger and more energetic individual.
“At 74 years old and a father of ten, three-term Member of Parliament, NDC regional chairman for Oti and Volta, constituency chairman, don’t you think it’s time to hand over to any of your children?” he asked seemingly concerned.
His question, which drew surprised …
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