President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stern warning to his newly sworn-in ministers, making it clear that his administration will not tolerate arrogance or disrespect toward Ghanaians.

Speaking at the Jubilee House on January 22, 2025, during the swearing-in ceremony of six ministerial appointees, the President reiterated his government’s commitment to upholding good governance and accountability.

“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 President reminded his appointees of their responsibility to serve with humility and accountability, stressing that their authority comes from the people.

“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.

President Mahama further underscored the need for transparency and fairness in government dealings, warning that anti-corruption institutions will be empowered to investigate and take action against any appointee found guilty of wrongdoing.

“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.

The six ministers sworn into office, who received parliamentary approval on January 21, 2025, are:

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson – Minister for Finance
Dr Dominic Ayine – Attorney General and Minister for Justice
John Jinapor – Minister for Energy and Green Transition
Haruna Iddrisu – Minister for Education
Eric Opoku – Minister for Food and Agriculture
Governs Kwame Agbodza – Minister for Roads and Highways