A former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and now presidential hopeful, Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, has raised serious concerns about the sale of state-owned institutions to government cronies.
The convener of the Arise Ghana Movement in an interview with Citi FM on Saturday, June 22, questioned the rationale behind selling these assets to private individuals, arguing that non-performing state agencies should be reformed and revitalised instead.
He characterised the idea of selling off unprofitable state institutions as "myopic and midget thinking," emphasising that revamping these agencies would be a more effective way to optimise their potential and benefit to the nation.
He highlighted the importance of finding sustainable solutions to improve these institutions rather than resorting to privatisation.
He argued that state assets are entrusted to appointed officials for proper management and maintenance, not for personal enrichment through indiscriminate sales.
Mr Mornah stressed that these assets should be managed with the nation's best interests in mind, ensuring their long-term viability and contribution to national development.
He expressed his bewilderment at the actions of government appointees who, instead of focusing on growing and improving state assets, opt to sell them off for personal gain.
Source: myjoyonline
