The Office of the President has issued a strong warning to Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Executives, board members and other political appointees, reaffirming President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to discipline, accountability and effective leadership across Ghana’s government.
The notice comes days after the dissolution of governing boards at nine state institutions, signalling that further changes within Ghana’s public sector could be on the way.
The directive, signed by Secretary to the President Dr Callistus Mahama, connects recent ministerial changes and board dissolutions to an impending reshuffle of Chief Executives, describing the developments as part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership, improve coordination and ensure government appointees remain aligned with national priorities.
Mahama Government Signals Major Changes in State Institutions
The Presidency said the recent ministerial changes and dissolution of selected state institution boards demonstrate President Mahama’s determination to improve institutional leadership and strengthen coordination across government.
Among the institutions whose boards were recently dissolved are the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) and Consolidated Bank Ghana.
The announcement of an impending Chief Executive reshuffle indicates that the board dissolutions are part of a wider restructuring process involving several government institutions.
Presidency Sets Standards for Political Appointees
The notice outlined clear expectations for all government appointees, stressing the importance of integrity, diligence, humility and respect for administrative procedures.
“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.
It also issued a firm warning against conduct that could undermine government unity, institutional authority or the implementation of government policies.
“Conduct that undermines governmental cohesion, institutional authority or the effective implementation of Government policy will not be tolerated,” the Presidency warned.
Government Appointees Face Performance Assessment
The latest directive reinforces the Mahama administration’s emphasis on performance and accountability in public office.
The Presidency reminded political appointees that holding public office is a privilege and an opportunity to serve the people of Ghana.
It said the performance of officials across various sectors would continue to be assessed, with the President prepared to take further action where necessary to protect the effectiveness, integrity and responsiveness of his administration.
Earlier Performance Review Set the Stage for Changes
The latest announcement follows a directive issued by the Presidency in June 2026, when Ministers, Chief Executive Officers of state institutions and other political appointees were instructed to stop accepting awards from private organisations without prior approval.
That directive raised concerns about award schemes that could create misleading perceptions about government performance.
It also disclosed plans for a comprehensive performance review of Ministers and Chief Executives, with the findings expected to influence decisions concerning retention, reassignment and future Cabinet or executive restructuring.
The latest notice appears to represent another stage in that performance review process, with actual institutional changes now emerging through board dissolutions and the planned CEO reshuffle.
Mahama Administration Focuses on Measurable Results
Government officials have repeatedly been reminded that their performance will be judged based on measurable results, including the implementation of government policies and programmes, effective management of public resources and achievement of sector-specific targets.
The Presidency has indicated that these assessments will be linked to priorities outlined in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 manifesto.
This approach places greater emphasis on delivery and measurable outcomes rather than private recognition or informal influence within government.
Presidency Calls for Unity Among Appointees
Despite the firm warning, the notice also appealed to Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Executives and other appointees to cooperate with the government.
“All appointees are expected to cooperate and commit as we work together to deliver the Government’s mandate and improve the lives of the Ghanaian people,” the statement said.
The Presidency described the directive as part of efforts to strengthen the administration’s ability to deliver its mandate rather than create instability within government.
CEO Reshuffle Creates Uncertainty for Government Appointees
With further board changes expected and a Chief Executive reshuffle now explicitly signalled, political appointees across Ghana’s state institutions face a period of uncertainty.
The latest warning makes it clear that performance, discipline, integrity and alignment with government policies will remain important considerations as President Mahama decides who stays in office and who may be reassigned or replaced.
The developments point to a broader effort by the Mahama administration to restructure leadership at key state institutions, improve public-sector performance and strengthen accountability in government.
Source: newsthemegh.com