This is a golden opportunity for President John Dramani Mahama to make tough decisions to succeed because he will not be seeking reelection again, Celebrated investigative journalist, Manasseh Azuri Awuni has said.
Manasseh recounted that one major weakness in President Mahama’s first term, from 2013 to 2016, was your inability to make tough decisions but given that he will not contest again, he should not be worried about offending his own people for making tough decisions in the interest of the country.
“You Won’t Seek Re-election: One major weakness in your first term was your inability to make tough decisions. You cannot succeed as president or a leader when you’re afraid to offend some party members.
“Thankfully, this time, you don’t have to go to them for nomination, so those who would oppose your good deeds for their selfish reasons should not be allowed to hold Ghana to ransom. You are better placed to act tough and set good examples. Don’t blow this golden opportunity, sir,” he said in an article titled “Goldmines and Landmines: Manasseh’s open letter to President Mahama”.
Manasseh further told President Mahama not to hesitate to discipline his appointees who will be involved in corruption scandals.
“Some are in to make money and retire with you because they stand no chance of being in a future NDC administration,” he said.
He further noted that others also have presidential ambitions and want to build war chests of resources to pursue their goals.
“With minds contaminated with selfish ambitions, some will soon start looting and misbehaving. Do not hesitate to crack the whip at the hint of a scandal. That’s how you will save your administration. Don’t be like the Chief Clearing Agent of yore, who used state security agencies to clear his appointees of visa racketeering only for those cleared to openly confess their involvement,” he said.
President Mahama has urged newly sworn-in ministers to serve in humility, candour, and commitment.
He said this during the swearing-in ceremony of six ministerial nominees on Wednesday, January 22, following their approval by Parliament after thorough vetting and debate.
The ministers sworn in include Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister, Dr. Dominic Ayine as Attorney General, John Jinapor as Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Haruna Iddrisu as Education Minister, Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Governs Kwame Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways.
President Mahama said “Ghanaians have shown that the days of tolerance from disrespectful gaslighting by government officials are well and truly over. They will take firm actions when they deem fit to punish any administration that takes them for granted.
“I, therefore, charge you to always serve in humility and candour, always remembering that we serve at the pleasure of the Ghanaians people and that the authority we exercise emanates from them. We must exhibit tolerance for their views and work to meet their aspirations,” he stated.
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