Prof Kwaku Asare proposes OMAMPAM initiative to evaluate performance of ministers

A Fellow in Public Law and Justice at CDD Ghana, Prof. Stephen Kwaku Asare, has proposed a bold accountability initiative dubbed OMAMPAM (Operation Monitor All Ministers’ Performance & Accountability Mechanism) to track and assess the performance of government ministers.

Speaking on The Key Points with Alfred Ocansey on January 18, Prof. Asare emphasized the need for a structured performance evaluation system for ministers, similar to Nigeria’s approach.

He argued that merely appointing ministers is not enough—clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) must be assigned to each minister, with timelines for evaluation at the one-year, two-year, and four-year marks.

“Those who are performing will become very clear, and those who are not performing will also become very clear. Then the signal will be sent to the president that if a minister hasn’t delivered within the set period, it may be time to bring someone else to do the job,” he stated.

What is OMAMPAM?
OMAMPAM is a citizen-led performance-tracking system designed to monitor the effectiveness of ministers, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).

The initiative seeks to introduce data-driven governance, transparency, and accountability into the public sector.
Under OMAMPAM:
Ministers will be assigned KPIs upon appointment, which will be publicly announced.
A dedicated mobile application will provide real-time tracking of ministers’ performance.
Citizens will actively monitor and engage in governance by assessing whether ministers meet their targets.

For instance, the Minister of Agriculture could be tasked with increasing food production by 10% within a year, while the Minister of Education may be assigned a literacy rate improvement target.

Why OMAMPAM Matters
The initiative is expected to bring several benefits to Ghana’s governance system, including:
Promoting Accountability – Ministers will be directly responsible for their performance, and underperformers can be replaced.
Enhancing Transparency – Public tracking reduces corruption and inefficiency.
Encouraging Citizen Participation – Ghanaians will have a role in evaluating ministers’ performance.
Reducing Political Patronage – Appointments and retention will be based on competence, not political connections.
Fostering Performance-Oriented Governance – Ministers will focus on tangible results rather than political theatrics.

Prof. Asare believes that OMAMPAM can revolutionize governance by shifting focus from political loyalty to meritocracy, ensuring that government officials deliver on their mandates.

With global examples from Singapore, Rwanda, and Nigeria, OMAMPAM could serve as a game-changer in Ghana’s governance system, making performance-based leadership the standard.

By Christabel success Treve

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