The Oti Regional Minister-designate, John Kwadwo Gyapong, defended his appointment when questioned about his retirement plans during his vetting process by the Appointments Committee.
The 74-year-old political stalwart, who has held various influential roles under the , provided a witty response to a question posed by one of the committee members during his vetting on January 23, 2025.
Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, sought to assess the level of productivity the 74-year-old Gyapong could offer if given the mandate, considering his age.
He asked why Gyapong had not considered retiring and passing the baton to a younger and more energetic individual. "At 74 years old and a father of ten, three-term Member of Parliament, NDC regional chairman for Oti and Volta, constituency chairman, don't you think it's time to hand over to any of your children?" he asked seemingly concerned.
