Sheick Umar Ibrahim has defended the warm reception given to newly appointed ministers, stating that it is part of building a positive work environment.
In an interview with KMJ on Joy News, he acknowledged that public servants should make new leaders feel welcome. "Those who are welcoming the ministers, it is not out of place.
You must welcome them in an environment where they should feel comfortable and at home," he said.
However, he cautioned against excessive praise-singing and unnecessary hero-worshipping, referencing past instances where former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was treated with undue reverence. "What happened when the former Minister of Finance was at the Ministry of Finance?
