Prof. Ransford Gyampo Rejects CEO Privilege: Calls for Strict Use of Government Vehicles Amid Austerity Drive

 Prof. Ransford Gyampo Rejects CEO Privilege: Calls for Strict Use of Government Vehicles Amid Austerity Drive


In a strong call for accountability and modesty in public service, Prof. Ransford Yaw Gyampo, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), has declared that government vehicles should be used strictly for official duties. His comments come in the wake of Ghana’s ongoing austerity drive and public criticism over the misuse of state resources by public officials.

A “Commonsensical” Approach to Leadership

Speaking to Joy News, Prof. Gyampo emphasized his practical, no-frills approach to leadership, stating that he personally uses his own car for personal engagements such as church, weddings, and funerals. “Government vehicles must only be used for government business,” he asserted, noting that he had been provided with an older vehicle, which he uses solely for commuting to and from work.

Austerity Measures in Action

Prof. Gyampo’s leadership at GSA has been marked by cost-cutting measures aimed at sustaining the financially strained institution. He explained that government’s sweeping of surplus funds from agencies—including GSA—to meet national financial obligations had left the Authority cash-strapped.

In response, he has implemented several belt-tightening policies:

  • Canceled or renegotiated contracts

  • Suspended certain staff allowances

  • Halted all foreign travel not essential to GSA’s core operations

He also highlighted that he flies economy class for official trips—something he believes sets him apart from other CEOs. “It is unethical and unthinkable for me to be opulent,” he said, particularly when the organization is not financially healthy.

Rejecting Entitlement in Public Office

Prof. Gyampo, a political science lecturer and trade unionist, drew on his modest background and upbringing to justify his rejection of entitlement and extravagance in public service. He took aim at critics who alleged he had purchased a luxury massaging chair, dismissing the claims as “senseless and ignorant propaganda.”

“Competent and effective propaganda is not for little minds,” he remarked sharply, reinforcing his stance that his actions are driven by integrity, not political or personal gain.

A Vision to Reset Ghana

Beyond managing resources prudently, Prof. Gyampo expressed a desire to help “reset Ghana” through a culture of transparency and responsibility. He commended President Mahama for appointing non-partisan professionals to leadership roles and pledged to lead by example.

“If we succeed, Ghana will succeed,” he said. “And insha Allah, we will succeed.”

Prof. Gyampo’s philosophy underscores a growing public demand for ethical leadership in Ghana—one that places national interest above personal gain. As calls for accountability grow louder, his actions may set a new precedent for leadership within state institutions.

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