The former Executive Vice President of Unilever Ghana and Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, has shared his concerns about the leadership structure in the country. He expressed that the quality of a country’s leadership structure has a direct impact on its outcomes and results.
During an interview with JoyNews on February 16, Nsarkoh explained that Ghana is struggling to achieve the level of development it desires due to the weak fundamentals of the leadership hierarchy. He emphasized that when leaders are discussed, people often only think of the President and the Vice President, creating a disconnect between the elite and local government.
Nsarkoh pointed out that there is a significant disengagement between the elite and local government in the country. He highlighted the importance of local government as the first point of development and stressed the need for the electorate to hold local government executives accountable. Nsarkoh argued that without functioning local government, it is challenging for any country to achieve prosperity and development.
In conclusion, Nsarkoh’s assessment of the current leadership structure in Ghana raises important questions about the country’s ability to achieve meaningful development. His insights shed light on the need for a more robust and accountable leadership system, particularly at the local government level. This article originally appeared on iGhanaian.com.
