Why are most of your appointees Northerners? – Deputy Minority leader quizzes Mahama

Patricia Appiagyei, the Deputy Minority Leader of Parliament, questioned President John Dramani Mahama. She asked why many of his appointees are Northerners.

Appiagyei expressed sadness over the list of appointees. She believes that having mostly Northerners is a dangerous trend.

In an interview on Angel FM on May 15, 2025, she said, “When I look at the names of appointees, I feel sad.” She noted that most nominees for Chief Executive positions are from the North.

She found it surprising that there are few women appointed. Appiagyei suggested this might be why President Mahama claimed he couldn't find women to appoint.

She emphasized that many qualified Ghanaians exist for local government roles. “There are a lot of people when you delve deep,” she stated.

Appiagyei pointed out that recent district assembly appointees are mostly Northerners. She warned that this trend is very dangerous.

According to her, Ghana's 1992 constitution requires regional balance in appointments. “The whole of Ghana voted,” she said, questioning why this balance is lacking.

She argued that the population size of Akans and other tribes exceeds that of Northerners. “So why is the appointment one-sided?” she asked.

Some Ghanaians criticized Appiagyei’s comments online. One user remarked about past tribal comments during Nana Addo’s government.

Another user stated, “Are they not humans? Enough of tribal politics.”

A different commenter added their dislike for tribal politics in general. They believed all Ghanaians deserve equal opportunities regardless of region.

One more user questioned Appiagyei's perspective as a deputy minority leader. They felt her comments were disappointing and urged her to think before speaking.

In summary, Patricia Appiagyei raised concerns about President Mahama's appointments being predominantly Northern and called for more diversity in representation.