Ghana President Mahama warns appointees against indiscipline

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a formal warning to ministers, deputy ministers, chief executives, and board members regarding discipline and accountability within the Ghanaian government. In a notice issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, the administration emphasized that conduct undermining governmental cohesion or the implementation of policy will not be tolerated.

The directive follows several administrative changes, including recent ministerial reshuffles and the dissolution of the governing boards of nine state institutions. The affected entities include the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG), Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, Ghana Post Company Limited, the Road Maintenance Trust Fund, TDC Ghana Limited, and the National Sports Authority. These boards are expected to be reconstituted in due course.

The Presidency indicated that an impending reshuffle of Chief Executives is also planned as part of an effort to strengthen institutional leadership and ensure all appointees remain aligned with government priorities. The administration stated that performance across all sectors will continue to be assessed to safeguard the integrity and responsiveness of the government.