President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a firm message to his ministerial appointees, emphasizing that performance will be the standard by which they are judged. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Executive Leadership Programme, Mahama reminded participants that their roles are anchored in public trust and the urgent need for change.
“You were not appointed to occupy space. You were appointed to solve problems,” Mahama stated. “The Ghanaian people expect us to deliver. And we must – not with excuses, but with results.”
The President underscored the purpose of the retreat, organized in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as a transformation in leadership thinking and action. “We’re not here simply to orient ministers. We’re here to shape a collective mindset.”
Mahama urged the new appointees to discard outdated governance models and embrace a renewed commitment to service. “The business-as-usual approach will not work. Indeed, it is dead and we must bury it once and for all.”
He appealed to the conscience of his ministers, pointing to the rising expectations among Ghanaians. “Our young people are tired of waiting interminably. Our farmers, our workers, our entrepreneurs… want to live in dignity and prosperity.”
Mahama cautioned that accountability would not be compromised under his leadership. “Please remember, when any of us fall short, I will not hesitate to act.”
