Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, nominated as Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, underwent a high-profile vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee, where her qualifications and professorship were questioned. The session drew attention after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin made a controversial remark about her appointment, for which he later issued a public apology. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah defended her academic credentials, citing over 15 years of teaching surgery, and pledged to address the backlog of unemployed doctors and nurses if confirmed. The vetting also highlighted her commitment to improving healthcare, including training more doctors to treat conditions like fistula. The process has sparked public interest in both her professional background and the parliamentary vetting procedures.
I’m glad Dr. Ayensu-Danquah stood her ground and clarified her qualifications—Ghana needs experienced leaders in healthcare, not political point-scoring. It’s good the Minority Leader apologized, but honestly, the focus should be on real solutions for our unemployed health workers, not on creating drama. Social democracy is all about fairness and equal opportunities, so I hope she follows through on her promises to train more doctors and improve access for everyone.
Honestly, it's frustrating to see a qualified woman like Dr. Ayensu-Danquah have her credentials questioned in this way, especially when her track record in healthcare is so strong. At least the Minority Leader apologized for his out-of-line comment, but it just shows that we still have a long way to go in treating professional women with respect. Her commitment to addressing unemployment among medical professionals and improving healthcare access is exactly the kind of forward-thinking leadership Ghana needs. We should be focusing on her policies and experience rather than petty politics or personal attacks. Hopefully, this vetting encourages more transparency and fairness in the process, not just for her but for future nominees too.
It’s about time we had leaders like Dr. Ayensu-Danquah who actually have real experience in healthcare and are committed to fixing systemic issues like unemployment and access—let’s hope Parliament doesn’t let politics get in the way of real progress.
