Ghana’s Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has strongly rebuffed claims made by Independent presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen, who recently stated that he was responsible for the implementation of 70 percent of the policies during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

The former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, made these comments during his campaign, asserting that his role in the Kufuor administration had been pivotal to Ghana's economic progress.

However, Mrs Owusu-Ekuful expressed concerns that such claims failed to acknowledge the collective effort involved in governance, particularly in a cabinet where many ministers contribute to the policies that shape the nation’s future.

"That is why I don't agree with people who take credit for their service. For example, when someone says, "I am the Minister for Communications and Digitalization, so Dr. Bawumia should not talk about digitalization," really? It is a privilege given to me, because of the the power invested in Akufo-Addo and Bawumia by the vote of Ghanaians and they decided to entrust you with just a part of the work. Every task we do is for them [Akufo-Addo and Bawumia]" the misnister expressly stated.

"If President Kufuor gave you an opportunity to serve in his government, you should be grateful that, out of the millions of Ghanaians, he chose you as Minister for Trade. Is he saying 70% of President Kufuor's policies were trade-related? Or was he was the only wise person in Kufour's government? Nobody else contributed anything? That seems like an inflated view of his own performance."

Despite the ongoing political rivalry, madam Ursula took a moment to acknowledge the exceptional qualities of former President Kufuor.

“One thing we should give President Kufuor is that he is an astute judge of human character, an esteemed politician, and an experienced leader,” she said. “He’s seen it all, from the Busia regime to the present day and he’s still alive.”