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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
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
