Accra: Former Defence Minister and Bimbilla MP, Dominic Nitiwul, has dismissed speculation that Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings was ever a serious contender for the Defence Ministry. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, Nitiwul explained that internal signals within government circles had long pointed to Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as the likely choice.
According to Ghana Web, Nitiwul noted that Zanetor stood no chance at all, particularly from the last month of July when information emerged indicating her unsuitability for the role. He mentioned that Zanetor's prospects were always stronger in ministries outside Defence, particularly the Environment Ministry, where she has now been placed.
Nitiwul emphasized that Adjei had been considered for the Defence role since the early stages of the administration, making his appointment unsurprising. He stressed that the final decision was ultimately the President's prerogative, urging Ghanaians to judge the new Defence Minister by his performance.
His remarks come in the wake of President John Dramani Mahama's latest ministerial reshuffle, which saw Zanetor nominated as Minister-designate for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, while Kenneth Gilbert Adjei was tapped for the Defence portfolio.