Mercy360 Blog of Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Source: Mercy Mensah
Captain Smart has sparked a conversation about the presidency's involvement in commissioning small-scale projects. He believes it's a "disgraceful act" for the President or Vice-President to be seen commissioning two-unit classroom blocks, small toilet facilities, or bridges with only a few covers. According to him, the presidency deserves more respect and should be associated with more significant and meaningful projects
Captain Smart's expectations are high, envisioning presidents building and commissioning the largest teaching hospitals in Africa and the biggest vehicle assembly plants in Ghana. He emphasizes the need for a plan to ensure that projects commissioned by the president and vice president are truly impactful.
Interestingly, Captain Smart has been in the news before for his outspoken views. He was even taken off air indefinitely by his employers due to pressure from high-ranking government official