In Ghana’s public sector, President John Dramani Mahama has issued a warning against traditional and political meddling in disciplinary procedures, citing the deterioration of institutions and the potential for responsibility.
As part of his two-day Resetting Ghana tour of the Northern Region, the President spoke at the #ResettingGhana Citizens’ Engagement in Tamale. He claimed that the culture of accountability in public institutions is being undermined by the increasing tendency of those who have been sanctioned for misconduct to ask powerful people to intervene to reverse disciplinary actions.
Effective governance and service delivery depend on a disciplined public sector, he emphasised, adding that institutional integrity is seriously undermined when established protocols are broken by outside interference.
President Mahama emphasised that enforcing discipline is crucial to rebuilding public confidence and enhancing civil service efficiency, and that public institutions must be free to implement their policies without fear of retaliation or favour.
He added that the administration remains committed to strengthening institutions that promote accountability and transparency, while ensuring that due process is respected in all disciplinary proceedings.
