Mahama Warns Appointees Against Indiscipline and Poor Performance
President Mahama directs political appointees to uphold discipline, accountability and effective service delivery.
- Strong warning: Mahama demands discipline from appointees.
- Performance review: Government officials face continued assessment.
- Accountability: Appointees urged to align with government policies.
President John Dramani Mahama has warned ministers, chief executives, board members and other political appointees that indiscipline, poor performance and conduct that undermines government operations will not be tolerated.
The warning was contained in a notice issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, following the President’s decision to dissolve the boards of nine state institutions with immediate effect.
The notice stressed the need for discipline, accountability and effective leadership across the government, reminding appointees of their responsibility to uphold the administration’s policies and institutional standards.
“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,” the notice stated.
It further cautioned that any conduct that undermines government cohesion, institutional authority or the implementation of government policy would not be accepted.
Performance Under Review
The Presidency indicated that the assessment of government officials would continue, suggesting that further changes could be made where necessary.
“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,” the statement said.
The warning follows the dissolution of the boards of nine state institutions on Wednesday, September 2.
The affected institutions are the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (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.
The Presidency said the boards would be reconstituted in due course, while relevant sector ministers have been directed to take the necessary steps to implement the decision.
Wider Government Reorganisation
The board dissolutions form part of a broader reorganisation of the Mahama administration.
The President made several ministerial changes in August, including the reassignment of Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo to Special Initiatives and Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum to the Labour, Employment and Job Creation portfolio.
Ernest Brogya Genfi was also reassigned from Deputy Defence Minister to Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness.
The latest directive reinforces the administration’s emphasis on accountability, discipline and alignment with government priorities.
The notice reminded political appointees that public office is both a privilege and an opportunity to serve the Ghanaian people, while urging them to cooperate with the President and focus on delivering the government’s mandate.
