President John Mahama has reaffirmed the importance of accountability within the public sector.
Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Ethiopia on Monday, February 17, Mahama charged those in leadership positions to lead by example and be prepared to be held accountable.
“Those of us in leadership must lead by example. We must be prepared to be held accountable for taking the public trust. And as I’ve told everybody, if you accept to serve in the public sector, then you must be prepared to answer to the people”.
He added, “because it is the people who put you there, you serve at their pleasure. And so I’ve been trying to drum that message home to all the people that I’m appointing”.
He emphasized that these positions are not merely about gaining recognition but come with a significant responsibility to deliver tangible results for the citizens.
“Everybody’s excited and running and, have you got the green letter from the President? The Green Letter comes with a lot of responsibility and expectation. And I’ve said that while we hold those who came before us accountable, we should remember that we’re also going to be held to account in the same way”.
Mahama also outlined his administration’s key priorities, which include amending the constitution, stabilising the economy, and creating employment opportunities for the youth. He acknowledged that while the tasks ahead are daunting, his administration is determined to lay a strong foundation for Ghana’s future.
“So amending the constitution, holding people accountable for the public trust, and making sure that we stabilise the economy and create the opportunity for our young people to work as quickly as possible, is the task ahead of us,” he said. “We may not be able to complete that process, but at least I am determined that we lay the foundation and put Ghana on the right track.”