Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central constituency, Kwame Obeng Asare, popularly known as A Plus, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for retaining certain public officials in office.

He explained that the president’s decision not to dismiss Inspector General of Police George Akuffo Dampare and Chief Justice (CJ) Gertrude Torkornoo demonstrates good governance.

The MP noted that presidents who remove appointees from previous administrations undermine democracy and good governance, urging the public to refrain from criticizing such decisions.

Speaking on United Showbiz, aired on UTV on February 22, 2025, A Plus criticized former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for dismissing leaders of state institutions when he assumed office.

"When Akufo-Addo became president, he removed the EC boss and Auditor-General Domelevo, which weakened governance. Some people question why the NDC has won the elections and Dampare is still in office, we need to stop that. As we speak, some of Akufo-Addo’s appointees are still working because if you’re doing a good job, why should anyone sack you?

"Dampare is a tough leader who ensured free and fair elections. John Mahama, being an experienced president, will not listen to public pressure to fire people. Even if dismissals happen, they must be done properly to set a good precedent. Those calling for the Chief Justice’s removal are wrong," he stated in Twi.

A Plus made these remarks in response to the retention of IGP Dampare and the Chief Justice, despite President Mahama dismissing other state institution leaders amid pressure from some National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters.

However, it remains to be seen whether these officials will remain in office throughout the president’s four-year tenure.

Watch A Plus' remarks in the video below:

For the first time, Ghana’s Parliament has shown signs of positive governance than party politics - Aplus#UnitedShowbiz pic.twitter.com/Rep6qIPVSx

— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) February 22, 2025