Chief Executive for the Ghana Shippers Authority Prof. Ransford Gyampo has been named among 5 best performing CEOs for State-Owned Enterprises for 2025. According to the new rankings released by Forum for Accountability and Social Justice (FAKS) Investigative Services. Prof. Gyampo makes the list with Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of GoldBod who was adjudged best performing CEO, Edmund Kombat of TOR, Afedzi Awoonor of BOST, and Julius Neequaye Kotey of DVLA.
In the year under review, Prof. Gyampo led the Ghana Shippers Authority to achieve the following:
• We secured a Bank of Ghana directive to address inconsistencies in the application of foreign exchange rates by shipping service providers
• We approved a new charge for the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) for the handling of heavy-duty equipment
• We secured the deferment of the Minerals Commission’s proposed charge of USD 250 on each imported earth-moving equipment
• We disapproved a proposed increment in the cargo handling charges by Ground Handlers at KIA
• We have proposed a significant reduction in the Container Administrative Fees charged by shipping lines—an intervention projected to save shippers over USD 100 million annually. This proposal would be discussed with relevant stakeholders including the shipping lines themselves and fully implemented shortly.
• We have made some proposals, following extensive investigations on the implementation of some disinfection and fumigation charges at the ports,that will phase out the blanket fumigation of all cargo by exemptingspecific cargoes and also inserting a sunset clause that limits the exercise to identified risk. These proposals would also be extensively with all stakeholders for their buy-in and fully implemented in a manner that would help inch closer to President Mahama’s vision of reducing the cost of doing business in Ghana.
• We successfully developed and submitted a draft L.I. to the Ministry of Transport to initiate the required processes for its passage. This accomplishment represents a major step toward the full implementation of the Act.
During the year, work on key infrastructure projects—each critical to strengthening national and regional trade logistics—continued in earnest. Notably:
• The Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) attained 85% completion of phase 1, by August 2025;
• We have secured the requisite approval to maintain the BILT Contractor and the Consultants at the project site through the payment of some agreed sums, whiles efforts to secure a private partner continue in earnest
• Construction commenced on the Akatekyiwa Freight Park;
• Preparatory works advanced for new Shipper Complaints and Support Centres at Tatale, Tumu, Kulungugu, and Gonokrom;
• Planning continued for the development of the Tema Shippers Centre.
The authority has earmarked the following as targets for 2026:
• The rationalisation of port fees and charges;
• The 24-Hour Economy Initiative;
• Trade facilitation and export promotion;
• Transport infrastructure development under the “Big Push” agenda;
• Enhanced port technology and digitisation;
• Stable exchange rate policies through GoldBod;
• Promotion of intra-African trade under AfCFTA;
1. Institutional Excellence and Human Capital Development — We will strengthen performance management, enforce accountability, and investin capacity building for our staff.
2. Reduction of Shipping-Related Costs — We will deepen regulatory interventions to ensure fairness, compliance, and the elimination of arbitrary charges.
3. Logistics Infrastructure Development — We will continue to advance flagship projects such as BILT, the Akatekyiwa Freight Park, and other strategically located freight parks. We will also expand our representation at identified Entry/Exit points along our borders to initiate the implementation of service charge at land borders as well as the Airport.
4. Regional and International Partnerships — We will enhance collaboration with the Union of African Shippers Councils (UASC) the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Global Shippers Forum, ECOWAS, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other recognized trade and logistics organisations to strengthen Ghana’s competitiveness.
5. Digital Transformation and Trade Facilitation — operationalising digital platforms, integrating systems, and expanding data-driven decision-making.
6. Passage and Implementation of the GSA Legislative Instrument to give full effect to Act 1122.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson was named Best Performing Minister, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, and Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku. The rest are: Attorney-General & Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Ayine, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Transport Minister, Joseph Buakri Nikpe, Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu and Minister for Road and Highways Kwame Agbodza Governs.
The rankings are based on public feedback gathered across the country between October and December 2025.
Best Minister
Dr. Ato Forson topped the ministers’ list with a 96.37 percent approval rating. Respondents cited his handling of public finance, economic direction, and engagement with stakeholders.
He ranked above the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, who both followed closely behind.
Others who made the top ten include Communications Minister Sam Nartey George, Attorney-General & Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine, Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Transport Minister Joseph Buakri Nikpe and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu.
Deputy Ministers
In the deputy ministers’ category, Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem ranked first. He was followed by Deputy Food and Agriculture Minister John Setor Dumelo.
Others include Deputy AG Dr Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister James Gyakye Quayson, Deputy Eucation Minister Dr Clement Abas Apaak, Dorcas Affo-Toffey from Transport, Mohammed Adam Sukparu from Communications, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah from Health, Trades Minsitry’s Samson Ahi and Alhassan Suhuyini from the Transport Ministry.
Regional Ministers
Among regional ministers, Dr. Frank Amoakohene of the Ashanti Region topped the list. He recorded the highest score across all regional ministers nationwide. He was followed by Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey and Volta Regional Minister James Gunu. The others were Greater Accra’s Linda Ocloo, Western’s Joseph Nelson, Central’s Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, Bono Region’s Joseph Addae Akwaboah, Northern’s Ali Adolf G John, Savannah’s Salisu Be-Awuribe and the Oti Region’s John Kwadwo Gyapong.
Members of Parliament
FAKS also named top-performing MPs.
Majority Leader and Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga was ranked Overall Best MP. Klottey-Korler MP Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings emerged as Best Majority MP, while Weija Gbawe’s Jerry Almed Shaib was named Best Minority MP with Pusiga MP Hajia Lardi Ayamba crowned overall best female MP.
Best CEO
GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi was ranked the best-performing CEO of a state-owned enterprise. The assessment highlighted improvements in operations, visibility, and public trust under his leadership.
He placed ahead of DVLA CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey and TOR CEO Edmond Kombat.
Also included in the ranking are BOST MD Afetsi Awoonor, Ghana Cocoa Board CEO Dr. Ransford Abbey, Ghana Shippers Authority CEO Prof. Ransford Gyampo, National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Tameklo, Ghana Gas CEO Judith Adjobah Blay, Ghana Export Promotion Authority CEO Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, Director-General of SSNIT Kwesi Afreh Biney, Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Dr. Mary Awusi and CEO of Ghana Digital Centre, Dzifa Gunu.
About the Rankings
FAKS collected responses from 6,247 people nationwide. Participants included traders, drivers, students, professionals, and civil society members.
This year’s survey is the 13th edition of the FAKS public performance assessment.
Regions grouped into three zones for comparative analysis:
Zone A: Greater Accra, Oti, Volta, Eastern and Central
Zone B: Northern, North East, Savannah, Upper East and Upper West
Zone C: Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, Western and Western North
