Former Unilever Ghana CEO and MTN Ghana Board Chair, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, has emphasized that President John Mahama must exemplify leadership in Ghana’s transformation efforts.

Speaking on Joy News' PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, March 6, he asserted that genuine progress will only occur when leaders actively demonstrate the principles they promote.

"The president has set the tone by reducing the number of ministers and deputy ministers to 60 from over 100. That's a big leap. That’s a big step. What that says is that it can be done," he said.

He pointed out that while the move demonstrates a commitment to fiscal discipline, it cannot be the final step.

Dr. Yamson emphasized that the Finance Minister must place fiscal discipline at the forefront, as it is essential for establishing economic stability.

"The moment you establish fiscal discipline, the monetary policy will help the macro stability faster. And I am very, very confident Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is determined to do just that. I know, and he knows, that the pressure will not ever go down," he noted.

He noted that the government’s timeframe for making an impact is limited to four years. Although it may not be feasible to accomplish all their goals within this period, he underscored the need to demonstrate clear efforts in building a solid foundation for lasting progress.

"At least they have four years. If they can't do it all, they must demonstrate visibly that they are laying the foundation and they are on track. Nobody can build all the hospitals in Ghana in four years. It's all possible, but we can see," he stated.