Fatimatu Abubakar, Information Minister-designate The founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has described Ghana's Ministry of Information as a "waste pipe" and questioned its value in the current governmental structure. In a recent media engagement, Kyerematen argued that the Ministry does not contribute effectively to the country's development, thus a drain on resources. "What does the Ministry of Information actually do?" Kyerematen asked, pointing out that mature economies do not have such ministries. "It's a waste of time. That ministry does not add anything. I'm sorry to all my friends in the Ministry of Information, but you would make more money and be more productive in business than sitting in that department." Drawing from his experience in the early 1980s, Kyerematen recalled his role in restructuring the Ministry of Information, creating the Information Services Department (ISD). He reflected on his achievements, saying, "When you do good work, the record is always there.