Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has blasted Ghana's state institutions for their inefficiency, blaming them on bad leadership and political meddling.

In an interview with Alfred Ocansey on TV3's the Keypoints on Saturday, January 11, 2024, Prof. Gyampo discussed the problem and contrasted the difficulties faced by comparable government institutions in Ghana with the effective functioning of institutions in other countries, such South Africa. Government schools in South Africa are respected and well-managed.

These schools are popular among parents who want to send their kids there. But in Ghana, unless they are privatized, government-run institutions frequently operate poorly. He clarified, "This reflects deeper challenges within the system."

Prof. Gyampo emphasized that the inefficiencies in Ghana’s government institutions are not necessarily inherent but are often linked to the caliber of leadership and political meddling.

“The problem is often the kind of people we appoint to manage these institutions. If someone is appointed and genuinely wants to work, they are frequently hampered by political interference. When they resign in frustration, another person comes in and faces the same challenges,” he said.

He bemoaned the political interfering culture, pointing out that it impedes development and lacks stability in governmental institutions.

"When someone is appointed who wants to bring about significant change but politicians get in the way, they finally give up. Because of this persistent problem, the next individual who takes over can similarly be useless," Prof. Gyampo continued.

In order to guarantee that government institutions can function efficiently without the necessity for privatization, he advocated for a reassessment of leadership appointments and a decrease in political meddling. Prof. Gyampo's remarks highlight the necessity of leadership and governance reforms in order to raise the effectiveness of Ghana's public institutions.