President John Dramani Mahama cautioned government appointees against complacency on Wednesday, reminding them that political authority is temporary and must be exercised with humility, empathy and a deep sense of responsibility to the public.
He delivered the message at his First Anniversary Non-Denominational Thanksgiving Service, held at the forecourt of the Jubilee House on January 7.
Mr. Mahama said Thanksgiving should extend beyond expressions of gratitude, serving instead as a call to ethical governance, national unity and service to the vulnerable. He warned that the year ahead would test the patience, discipline and resolve of those in leadership, even as it offered opportunities to deepen reforms and accelerate national development.
“Let us move forward with humility, let us lead with empathy, and let us govern with courage,” he said. “My brothers and sisters, the year ahead will demand even more from us. It will test our resolve, patience, and discipline. It will also offer us opportunities. Opportunities to deepen the reforms we have started, to accelerate our growth and ensure development and progress touch every part of our country. Let us never forget that leadership is stewardship. It is temporary and fleeting. Authority is a fleeting trust held on behalf of the people.”
The president emphasized that leadership is a “fleeting trust,” urging appointees to recommit themselves to selfless service for the common good of Ghanaians.
President John Dramani Mahama’s first year in office (January 2025–January 2026) was marked by tough economic reforms, efforts to rebuild national confidence, and a renewed emphasis on unity and ethical governance. He acknowledged that many of the decisions taken were difficult but argued they laid a sustainable foundation for Ghana’s future progress.
