In recent days, public attention has been captivated by the legal battle between SIC Insurance's outgoing Managing Director, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, and the company.

While much of the discussion centers around her compensation package-which includes a GH₵70,000 monthly salary and various allowances-this focus misses the more crucial point.

We should be asking what value this investment in leadership has brought to SIC Insurance.

The outcry over executive compensation packages in Ghana often overlooks a fundamental truth in corporate governance.