A governance specialist has called for the establishment of an independent national performance scorecard to objectively evaluate ministers and reduce reliance on private award schemes.

Angela Carmen Appiah said such a framework would strengthen accountability and restore public confidence in leadership assessments.

“I would support 100 percent an independent scorecard that allows citizens to measure performance transparently,” she said on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (9 June).

According to Appiah, current concerns highlight deeper structural gaps in how public sector performance is evaluated.

“If a directive has been issued, it suggests either a corrective or preventive measure—but it also signals that systems may not be working effectively,” she noted.

She warned that allowing public officials to receive awards from organisations with unclear methodologies could create conflicts of interest and reputational risks.

“You risk tarnishing your reputation and that of your institution when due diligence is not done,” she said.

Appiah recommended the creation of an independent committee to develop standards for awards and performance assessments, aligned with global governance best practices.

She emphasised that credibility and transparency must remain central to any reform.

“Once citizens lose trust, it is difficult to regain it. That is why the process must be clear, verifiable, and inclusive,” she said.