Michael Kpessa-Whyte
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte is the Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) in Ghana, where he plays a crucial role in promoting corporate governance and accountability within state-owned enterprises. Recently, he was in the news for facilitating a high-level engagement between President John Dramani Mahama and the CEOs of SOEs, aimed at enhancing their efficiency and aligning them with national development goals.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 115,085 | $67,000 | 248$ |
| Totals | 1 | 31,072,945 | 115,085 | $67,000 | 248$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
The Director General of SIGA, Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, commended TDC’s operational efficiency and customer-focused services.
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Ghana:
Prof. Kpessa-Whyte warned that sanctions would include dismissal, public naming and shaming of entity heads, and the dissolution of boards.
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Ghana:
Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte cautioned against the outright privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
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Ghana:
Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, the Director-General of SIGA, urged heads of SOEs to prioritise good governance and accountability.
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Ghana:
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte said the initiative underscored the government’s commitment to corporate governance, accountability and efficiency within the public sector.
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