During the vetting of John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Regional Minister-Designate for the Oti Region, on January 23, 2025, an unusual question raised by a member of the appointment committee sparked an intriguing conversation about leadership, age, and political contribution.
The committee member, seemingly concerned about Gyapong’s age and extensive career, asked: “At 74 years old and a father of ten, why have you held so many influential positions, including serving as a three-time parliamentarian, regional chairman for the NDC in both the Oti and Volta regions, and as constituency chairman?