No tolerance for arrogance and disrespect – President Mahama tells appointees

President John Dramani Mahama has advised his appointees to eschew any form of disrespect and arrogance to Ghanaians.

According to him, the people wield the power and have entrusted in them to serve and for that reason, they should serve them with respect.

He made this remarks at Jubilee House on January 22, 2025, during the swearing-in ceremony of six ministerial appointees.

John Mahama reiterated his government’s commitment to upholding good governance and accountability.

“We must exhibit tolerance for their views and work to meet their aspirations. This government will not tolerate arrogance or disrespect for the people who elected us into office. Modesty and prudence must be the guiding principles upon which you, myself, and our Vice President fashion our governance,” he added.

According to him,“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,” he emphasised.

“As I pointed out during my inaugural speech, Ghanaians have, through their votes, declared their intention to demand the highest standards of governance, and we cannot afford to fail them,” he stated.

The ministers are Dr Ato Forson- Minister for Finance, John Jinapor- Minister for Energy & Green Transition, Dr Dominic Ayine- Attorney General &Minister for Justice, Haruna Iddrisu- Minister for Education Eric Opoku- Minister for Food and Agriculture and KwameAgbodza- Minister for Roads and Highways.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme