I Deserve The Best Regional Minister Award Because I Have Worked Hard - Linda Ocloo
Greater Accra Minister Says Award Recognition Reflects Her Performance, Defends Achievements Amid Presidency Directive on State Honours
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has expressed confidence that her recent recognition as Best Regional Minister was well deserved, saying she was not surprised by the honour.
According to her, the award reflects the impact of her work in the region and serves as motivation to continue delivering results for residents of Greater Accra.
She highlighted a range of interventions she believes contributed to her recognition, including efforts in sanitation management, resolution of chieftaincy disputes, improvement of street lighting, and handling of boundary issues. Madam Ocloo noted that while expectations remain high, she is convinced her work in office justifies the public acknowledgment, adding that even small efforts become meaningful when recognised.
On flooding challenges in the region, the Minister pointed to demolition exercises carried out to prevent construction on waterways and Ramsar sites, acknowledging that such actions have made her unpopular among some affected individuals.
“I tackled flooding within the Greater Accra Region… hence, I have a lot of people that hate me because of this demolition exercise,” she said in an interview with Asaase Radio.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has issued a directive cautioning all Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers, and political appointees against accepting or participating in awards from private organisations without prior approval.
The directive, communicated by Secretary to the President Callistus Mahama, follows concerns raised by President John Dramani Mahama over the credibility of some awarding bodies and the lack of transparent criteria used to evaluate public officials.
According to the Presidency, many awarding organisations lack clear public profiles and verifiable standards, raising questions about the legitimacy of such honours.
The move is seen as part of efforts to restore confidence in public sector accountability and ensure that recognition is based on transparent and measurable performance.
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