President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to ministers, chief executives, board members and other political appointees that conduct undermining government’s success will not be tolerated.
This comes after President Mahama on Wednesday, September 2, dissolved the boards of nine state institutions with immediate effect.
The affected institutions are the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG), Ghana Post Company Limited, Road Maintenance Trust Fund, TDC Ghana Limited, Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited and the National Sports Authority.
In a statement by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, “conduct that undermines governmental cohesion, institutional authority or the effective implementation of Government policy will not be tolerated.”
Below is the statement:
NOTICE TO ALL MINISTERS AND POLITICAL APPOINTEES
Ministers are hereby reminded of the President’s firm resolve to maintain discipline, accountability and effective leadership across all sectors of Government.
The recent ministerial changes and the dissolution of selected boards, together with the impending reshuffle of Chief Executives, reflect the President’s determination to strengthen institutional leadership, enhance coordination and ensure that every appointee remains fully aligned with the Government’s policies and priorities.
The President expects all Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Executives, Board members and other political appointees to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, diligence, humility and respect for established administrative procedures. Conduct that undermines governmental cohesion, institutional authority or the effective implementation of Government policy will not be tolerated.
All appointees are reminded that public office is a privilege and an opportunity to serve the Ghanaian people. Performance across all sectors will continue to be assessed, and the President will take any further action necessary to safeguard the integrity, effectiveness and responsiveness of his Administration.
All appointees are expected to cooperate and commit as we work together to deliver the Government’s mandate and improve the lives of the Ghanaian people.
Callistus Mahama, Ph.D.
Secretary to the President
