Governance expert Professor Enoch Antwi has emphasized the importance of collaboration between government ministers and career civil servants, warning that political appointees who disregard experienced technocrats risk failure.
Speaking on 3FM's Hot Edition with Alfred Ocansey on February 6, he cited former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as an example of how failing to rely on technocrats can be detrimental. "If you're a minister, don't go in thinking you know it all.
The technocrats have been there for decades and can help you succeed," he advised.
Professor Antwi argued that while ministers come and go with political administrations, civil servants remain in their roles, accumulating valuable institutional knowledge that can guide decision-making.
