Presidency Issues Firm Directive to Ministers and Political Appointees, Hints at Impending CEO Reshuffle | Discuss Ghana

The Presidency has issued a formal administrative notice to all Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Executives, Board Members, and political appointees, warning that indiscipline, poor performance, or actions undermining governmental cohesion will not be tolerated.

Signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., the official notice links recent cabinet adjustments and board dissolutions to an impending reshuffle of Chief Executives across state-owned enterprises and statutory bodies.

Key Highlights of the Executive Notice

Direct Quote on Official Expectations:

"The President expects all Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Executives, Board members and other political appointees to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, diligence, humility and respect for established administrative procedures. Conduct that undermines governmental cohesion, institutional authority or the effective implementation of Government policy will not be tolerated."
— Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., Secretary to the President
Core Directives & Institutional Restructuring:

Signals Impending CEO Reshuffle: The Presidency confirmed that following recent ministerial realignments and the dissolution of nine state boards, a reshuffle targeting Chief Executives of state institutions is imminent to align agency leadership with government priorities.

Performance & Accountability Reviews: Appointees were reminded that public office is a privilege and that performance evaluations across all ministries and state agencies remain ongoing.

Enforcing Administrative Discipline: The directive cautions against public discord, administrative insubordination, or actions that derail policy execution, affirming President John Dramani Mahama's resolve to safeguard governance integrity.