President John Dramani Mahama has hinted at a possible Cabinet reshuffle as the government prepares to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the performance of ministers and chief executive officers of state institutions.
A statement issued by the presidency on Monday, June 8, and signed by the secretary to the president, Callistus Mahama, revealed that the president will soon conduct a thorough review of all ministers and heads of state agencies.
The exercise is intended to evaluate their effectiveness and inform decisions on retention, reassignment, or removal from office.
According to the statement, the findings of the review will serve as a key basis for any future Cabinet adjustments and executive restructuring.
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The presidency also cautioned public officials against seeking recognition through external award schemes, stressing that their primary focus should remain on delivering results and advancing the government’s development agenda.
It noted that several private organisations that confer awards such as “Best Performing”, “Most Outstanding”, and “Most Influential” often lack transparent evaluation processes, verifiable criteria, and the necessary credibility to assess the performance of public office holders.
The statement warned that the increasing participation of ministers, state institution CEOs, and other public officials in such award ceremonies could undermine the integrity of public service, create false perceptions about government performance, and expose the administration to unnecessary public criticism.
“The increasing trend of Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers of State Institutions, and other public officials participating in and accepting awards from various private organisations has the potential to undermine the integrity of public service and create misconceptions regarding government performance assessment,” the statement indicated.
The presidency emphasised that public office is a solemn responsibility whose performance should be measured through tangible outcomes, efficient service delivery, prudent management of public resources, and the successful implementation of government policies, not through privately organised award schemes.
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Consequently, President Mahama has directed all ministers, chief executive officers, and political appointees to refrain from participating in, endorsing, sponsoring, or accepting awards from such organisations unless they receive prior authorisation from the Office of the President.
The statement reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering on its policy objectives and development priorities, adding that public officials should dedicate their efforts to achieving meaningful results for the Ghanaian people.
It further assured that the upcoming performance review will provide the foundation for decisions regarding future Cabinet appointments and administrative changes within the government.