President John Dramani Mahama has addressed the rising curiosity surrounding government appointments, stressing that they are not just about prestige, but about the obligation to deliver meaningful outcomes for the people.

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During a gathering with the Ghanaian community in Ethiopia on Monday, February 17, Mahama acknowledged the public's keen interest in the appointments, but highlighted that these positions come with significant duties and the pressure to meet high expectations.

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“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.

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“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.

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He also stressed that revising the constitution, stabilizing the economy, and providing opportunities for the youth will be among his immediate focuses. While he aims to tackle these challenges swiftly, he is determined to establish a strong foundation that will guide Ghana toward progress, even if he cannot complete everything within his term.

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“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.”

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