President John Dramani Mahama has advised all government appointees to prioritise their core mandates and responsibilities rather than pursuing questionable award schemes that could distract their dedication to service.
According to the President, public office is a solemn responsibility entrusted to officials by the people of Ghana; thus, it is worthy for appointees to dedicate their full committment in services.
Mr. Mahama, consequently, schooled his appointees that the proliferation of such awards has the potential to “undermine the integrity of public service, create misconceptions regarding government performance assessment, and expose the government to unnecessary public criticism and embarrassment.”
“Performance in the office cannot be measured by privately organised ceremonies, self-appointed rating bodies, or commercial award schemes whose methodologies and standards are neither established nor subject to public scrutiny.
“Public officials are therefore encouraged to devote their full attention to the execution of their mandates and the delivery of results for the people of Ghana rather than seeking or participating in external recognition schemes of questionable credibility,” Mr. Mahama stressed.
The President reminds his appointees that the true measure of their performance would only be meaningful when the government fulfils the policy objectives, programmes, and developmental agenda as promised in the party’s 2024 manifesto.
Mr. Mahama also reaffirmed that his government focused on delivering on its commitments to the people of Ghana.
His warning was contained in a statement issued by the Presidency in relation to directives that all Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers of State Institutions, and other political appointees refrain from participating in, sponsoring, endorsing, attending, or accepting awards from private groups unless presidential approval is obtained.
Mahama bans appointees from accepting private awards without presidential approval
