Mahama Warns Against Impunity in Ghana's Public Office
President John Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s dedication to accountability and combating corruption, sternly warning that Ghanaians will not tolerate impunity among political leaders.
Addressing the National Peace Council during a courtesy call at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, December 10, President Mahama emphasized the importance of democratic governance in delivering tangible opportunities and development to maintain public trust.
“For those of us who practice democratic governance, we must let our people have faith that democratic governance can deliver the kinds of opportunity and development that they are looking for,” he stated.
The President acknowledged a decline in public confidence in the political system, particularly among the youth leading up to the previous elections. He noted a growing sense of cynicism, with many feeling their votes don’t translate into meaningful changes in their lives.
“You see a certain cynicism where young people said, even this voting is useless. I go and vote every four years, and I don’t see what difference it makes in our lives,” he recounted.
President Mahama underscored that restoring trust in leadership was a core message of his campaign, cautioning that Ghana remains vulnerable to instability if citizens lose faith in democratic institutions.
“One of my major campaign messages was that we have a last opportunity to keep the faith and trust of our people in the political elites. Otherwise, Ghana is not immune to coup d’états,” he cautioned.
He explained that his administration prioritizes accountability as a vital step in rebuilding public confidence. This includes ensuring transparency within the government and holding both past and present public officials accountable for any abuse of power.
“I don’t enjoy prosecuting people, but the people of Ghana will not forgive us if people develop impunity in terms of abusing the trust that people have put in them,” President Mahama said.
To support this commitment, the government is actively strengthening the country’s anti-corruption framework by providing adequate resources to key institutions.
“That is why we are resourcing the Economic and Organised Crime Office and the other anti-corruption institutions, including the Office of the Special Prosecutor,” he added.
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