President John Dramani Mahama has suggested that a reshuffle may occur in the near future as the government prepares to evaluate the performance of ministers and Chief Executive Officers of state institutions.
In a statement released by the Presidency on Monday, June 8, Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President, noted that President Mahama will soon conduct a thorough review of all ministers and heads of state institutions to decide on their retention, reassignment, or removal from their positions.
“The outcomes of this review will serve as a fundamental basis for decisions regarding retention in office, reassignment of duties, and any forthcoming Cabinet or executive restructuring,” the statement indicated.
It also emphasized that public officials should prioritize delivering results for the Ghanaian populace rather than seeking recognition from external award schemes deemed to have questionable credibility.
The Presidency pointed out that certain private organizations that present awards to public officials as “best-performing,” “most outstanding,” or “most influential” lack clear credentials, transparent methodologies, or verifiable criteria for evaluating performance.
“The growing trend of Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers of State Institutions, and other public officials participating in and accepting awards from various private organizations… poses a risk to the integrity of public service, creates misconceptions about government performance assessments, and exposes the Government to unwarranted public criticism and embarrassment,” the statement cautioned.
It was emphasized that holding a public office is a grave responsibility that cannot be evaluated through privately organized ceremonies or commercial award programs, which are not subject to public oversight.
Consequently, the President has instructed all Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers, and political appointees to abstain from participating in, endorsing, sponsoring, or accepting such awards unless explicitly authorized by the Office of the President.
The statement further reaffirmed that the government remains committed to fulfilling its policy obligations and development agenda, with performance evaluations based on quantifiable outcomes, efficient service delivery, responsible management of public resources, and the execution of established policy goals.
“Public officials are thus urged to concentrate fully on fulfilling their responsibilities and achieving results for the citizens of Ghana, rather than pursuing or engaging in external recognition programs of dubious credibility,” it stated.
The Presidency guaranteed that a comprehensive performance evaluation of ministers and chief executives will be carried out in due time, with the findings serving as the foundation for decisions regarding Cabinet and administrative modifications.
