President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stern warning to his newly sworn-in ministers, making it clear that his administration will not tolerate arrogance or disrespect toward Ghanaians.
Speaking at the Jubilee House during the swearing-in ceremony of six ministerial appointees, the President reiterated his government’s commitment to upholding good governance and accountability.
The President reminded his appointees of their responsibility to serve with humility and accountability, stressing that their authority comes from the people.
He told them to exhibit tolerance adding that his government will not tolerate arrogance or disrespect for the people who elected them into office.
He urged that modesty and prudence must be the guiding principles for good governance.
President Mahama further underscored the need for transparency and fairness in government dealings, warning that anti-corruption institutions will be empowered to investigate and take action against any appointee found guilty of wrongdoing.
He emphasised that 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.
The six ministers sworn into office, who received parliamentary approval on January 21, 2025, are:
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson – Minister for Finance
Dr Dominic Ayine – Attorney General and Minister for Justice
John Jinapor – Minister for Energy and Green Transition
Haruna Iddrisu – Minister for Education
Eric Opoku – Minister for Food and Agriculture
Governs Kwame Agbodza – Minister for Roads and Highways
