President John Dramani Mahama has warned ministers, chief executives, board members and other political appointees against conduct that undermines government cohesion, institutional authority and the implementation of government policies.
The warning follows the President’s decision to dissolve the boards of nine state institutions, amid a broader reorganisation of his administration and expectations of further changes involving chief executives.
In a notice issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, political appointees were reminded of the President’s determination to strengthen discipline, accountability and effective leadership across government.
“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.
The statement came after President Mahama on Wednesday, September 2, ordered the immediate dissolution of the boards of nine state institutions.
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.
According to the Presidency, the boards will be reconstituted in due course, while the relevant sector ministers have been directed to take the necessary steps to implement the decision.
The board shake-up forms part of a wider 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 signals the administration’s renewed focus on accountability, discipline and ensuring that political appointees remain aligned with the government’s policy priorities.
“All appointees are reminded that public office is a privilege and an opportunity to serve the Ghanaian people,” the statement said.
The notice also urged appointees to cooperate with the President and remain committed to delivering the government’s mandate and improving the lives of Ghanaians.
By:Rachael Djabakie