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Alhassan Suhuyini, the Deputy Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, has strongly defended the significance of deputy ministerial positions in Ghana’s governance system. He emphasized their vital contributions to mentorship, emergency response, and overall government efficiency.
During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 27, Suhuyini highlighted the demanding nature of certain ministries, where a single minister might struggle to handle the workload effectively. He argued that deputy ministers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations within such ministries.
He also pointed out that much of the debate regarding the relevance of deputy ministers stems from personal experiences rather than an objective assessment of their impact.
Suhuyini stressed that these positions serve as key platforms for mentorship in politics, providing deputies with the necessary experience to prepare them for future leadership roles. He explained that through these roles, emerging political leaders gain hands-on exposure to governance and policymaking, which ultimately strengthens institutions and ensures continuity in government policies.
“My personal view is that even as MPs, we have aides, and there is always a need for fallbacks in times of emergencies. I think this whole conversation about the relevance of a deputy ministerial position is because of experiences that some people have had at the ministries they were nominated to be deputy ministers.
“But I have had conversations with others also who have given brilliant testimonies about how they have been supported and mentored by the ministers that they served under as deputies,” he said.
Suhuyini’s remarks reinforce the argument that deputy ministers play an indispensable role in governance, not only by easing administrative burdens but also by nurturing the next generation of political leaders.
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