Govt officials must be ready for accountability – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has addressed the growing anticipation around government appointments, warning that it’s not just about recognition, but also about the responsibility of delivering results for the people.

Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Ethiopia on Monday, February 17, John Mahama pointed out that while many are eager to know who has received a “green letter,” such appointments come with significant responsibilities and high expectations.

“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 have told everybody, if you accept to serve in the public sector, then you must be prepared to answer to the people because it is the people who took you there, you serve at their pleasure.

“The green letter comes with a lot of responsibility and expectation and I have said that while we hold those who came before us accountable, we should remember that we are also going to be held accountable.” he stated.

He added that, the amendment of the constitution along with the stabilization of the economy and creating opportunities for the youth as soon as possible is one of the key things that he is going to look at with urgency and that, if he is unable to complete the task before him, he is determined to lay the foundation to put Ghana on the right track.

“So amending the constitution, holding people accountable for the public trust and making sure that we stabilize the economy and create the opportunity for our young people to work as quickly as possible, is the task ahead of us. 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.”