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Regarding the increasing expectation around government appointments, President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that it’s not only about recognition but also about the need to produce outcomes for the populace.
John Mahama said that although many people are curious to find out who has been given a “green letter,” such appointments carry a lot of responsibility and high standards during a speech to the Ghanaian community in Ethiopia on Monday, February 17.
“Those of us in leadership must lead by example, we must be prepared to be held accountable, for taking the public trust and as I have told everybody, if you accept to serve in the public sector, then you must be prepared to answer to the people because it is the people who took you there, you serve at their pleasure.
“The green letter comes with a lot of responsibility and expectation and I have said that while we hold those who came before us accountable, we should remember that we are also going to be held accountable.” Mahama said.
He went on to say that one of the main issues he will examine urgently is the amendment of the constitution, along with the stabilization of the economy and the creation of opportunities for the youth as soon as possible. If he is unable to finish the task at hand, he is committed to laying the groundwork to put Ghana back on course.
“So amending the constitution, holding people accountable for the public trust and making sure that we stabilize the economy and create the opportunity for our young people to work as quickly as possible, is the task ahead of us. We may not be able to complete that process but at least I am determined that we lay the foundation, and put Ghana on the right track.”
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
