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Ghanaian government administrative and board restructuring

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President John Dramani Mahama has initiated a series of administrative actions aimed at increasing accountability and discipline within the Ghanaian government. This process began with a formal warning to ministers, deputy ministers, and board members, stating that conduct undermining policy implementation or governmental cohesion would not be tolerated. As part of these efforts, the President dissolved the governing boards of nine state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), and the National Sports Authority. The Presidency indicated that these boards would be reconstituted and that a reshuffle of Chief Executives is planned to strengthen institutional leadership. The dissolution of the boards has prompted debate among analysts regarding transparency. While some defend the President’s authority, others argue that the lack of specific reasons for the dismissals undermines accountability. Recent financial data has intensified these concerns; the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) 2025 State Ownership Report revealed a reported shift from a GH¢2.26 billion net loss in 2024 to a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, though critics like Bright Simons of IMANI Africa argue the data does not support a massive turnaround. On September 10, 2026, President Mahama issued a stern warning to SOEs, declaring that the government will no longer absorb chronic financial losses or provide a cushion for statutory non-compliance. Speaking at a SIGA conference, he highlighted significant compliance gaps, noting that only 72 of 148 chief executives have signed performance contracts and only 61 entities met the deadline for audited financial statements. He noted that much of the reported profit improvement was driven by favorable exchange rate movements and reduced finance costs rather than operational efficiency. Adding to these concerns, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that a decade of reform efforts has failed to improve SOE financial performance. While absolute revenues rose from GH¢19 billion in 2015 to GH¢133 billion in 2024, the IMF identified persistent structural weaknesses, particularly in the energy and commodity sectors.

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