KEY POINTS
- President Mahama urges ministers to serve with humility and respect.
- Accountability and transparency emphasized as cornerstones of governance.
- New ministers tasked with advancing national priorities and goals.
President John Dramani Mahama delivered a stern message to his newly sworn-in ministers on January 22, 2025, at the Jubilee House in Accra.
He emphasized that his administration will not tolerate arrogance or disrespect toward Ghanaians, calling for humility and accountability as guiding principles of governance.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of six ministers, Mahama reminded his appointees of their responsibility to serve the people who entrusted them with leadership.
“We must exhibit tolerance for their views and work to meet their aspirations. This government will not tolerate arrogance or disrespect for the people who elected us into office,” Mahama said.
Upholding accountability and transparency
President Mahama reaffirmed his government’s commitment to good governance and accountability, stating that Ghanaians have made their expectations clear through the ballot box.
“As I pointed out during my inaugural speech, Ghanaians have declared their intention to demand the highest standards of governance, and we cannot afford to fail them,” he said.
According to Graphic Online, Mahama also warned his ministers against any form of corruption, emphasizing that anti-corruption institutions will be fully empowered to investigate and prosecute wrongdoing.
“The people of Ghana will hold us accountable for the trust they have placed in our hands. It cannot be business as usual. We must be transparent and fair in all our dealings,” he added.
New ministers tasked with advancing national priorities
The six ministers sworn into office include Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister for Finance, Dr. Dominic Ayine as Attorney General and Minister for Justice, John Jinapor as Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education, Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Governs Kwame Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways.
Mahama thanked Parliament for approving the appointees and commended the ministers for their willingness to serve the nation. He encouraged public officials to work together to achieve the wishes of Ghanaians while maintaining responsible government decisions.
The President recognized that his government stands alongside prior administrations in pursuing their common objectives. “The state economy stands to benefit a lot from continuity as it ensures the alignment of goals and sustainability of projects,” he noted.
