Citizen Eye Ghana, a civil society organisation, has praised the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, for his decisive handling of a recent controversy involving the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board.
The CEO was seen in a viral video giving out an undisclosed amount of dollar-denominated currency to Evangelist Patricia, prompting public concern.
Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on Monday, May 12, the group’s leader, Alex Tetteh, applauded Debrah for inviting the official for questioning.
He described the move as a testament to Debrah’s commitment to accountability and professionalism in public service.
“There is a reason why President Mahama trusts Julius Debrah with such big tasks—he knows he has the wisdom and experience to handle them,” he stated.
Tetteh also commended Debrah for what he called a “quiet but strategic role” in Ghana’s recent economic turnaround under President John Dramani Mahama.
He credited Debrah’s operational discipline and steady leadership with helping to restore investor confidence and contributing to the cedi’s appreciation.
“While others branded themselves as economic whiz kids and delivered catastrophic currency depreciation, Julius Debrah has focused on results, not words,” Tetteh said, taking a swipe at former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who chaired the Economic Management Team under the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to Tetteh, Ghana no longer has use for “theoretical economists” whose legacies are marked by economic hardship. He instead urged Ghanaians to embrace experienced and loyal leaders like Debrah.
Tetteh described Debrah’s long-standing political grooming under former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings, John Evans Atta Mills, and John Mahama as “unmatched preparation for national leadership.” He also lauded his tenure as Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, citing significant progress in decentralisation and rural empowerment.
“He understands the grassroots. His time in that ministry transformed him into a true servant of the people,” Tetteh stated, adding that Debrah is “easily the best chief of staff in the last 16 years.”
Turning to internal matters within the NPP, Tetteh issued a caution ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections. He warned that ignoring the will of grassroots supporters in the selection of a flagbearer—particularly Kennedy Agyapong—could destabilise the party.
“If the NPP cannot uphold fairness, we will rally behind a credible and experienced alternative like Julius Debrah,” he said. “We will not stand by and watch injustice destroy the democratic fabric of the party.”