Music legend, Rex Owusu Marfo, known professionally as Rex Omar has expressed his readiness for a potential political appointment.
As a dedicated member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the musician subtly expressed his keenness to contribute to the nation’s progress by embracing a political role.
In an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Rex Omar affirmed his willingness to embrace the appointment if it aligns with his capabilities.
“I will accept a political appointment because now I think I am of age and I think if I am given any appointment that is within my capacity, I will be able to contribute positively to the development of this country,” he said.
When questioned about his interest in a position at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, he responded, “when we get to that road, we will cross it because at the end of the day all these positions are political appointments and so long as you are smart and intelligent and you know what is going on in this country, wherever they put you, you can deliver if you really want to.”
The “Abiba” hitmaker shared his thoughts on Ghana’s democracy, suggesting that revisiting the presidential term could enhance governance. He argued that the current four-year duration is insufficient for any government to make a substantial impact on the economy.
He emphasized that America’s practice of holding elections every four years is noteworthy. The crucial distinction arises from the fact that America boasts a democracy spanning over 200 years, whereas our democratic journey is still in its early stages.
He went on to propose that extending the presidential term to six years would provide ample time for the ruling government to deliver commendable performance.
“I think [the four years] is too much. I would have wished for six years in one term. Because if you are given six years you use one year or one and half years to set up your government. If four years, five years you are not able to do anything it means you can’t do anything. There is no need for you to go for a second term.
“The whole situation is, look at our scenario. After the election, the first year is now that the government is being formed, the appointments and all these things. By the time the government settles to actually start to roll out its program, you are getting to two years,” he opined.
