President John Dramani Mahama is expected to undertake a broad assessment of government ministers and heads of state institutions in the coming days, a move that could lead to changes in Cabinet and leadership positions.
According to a statement issued on Monday, June 8 by Presidential Secretary Callistus Mahama, the review will examine the performance of ministers, Chief Executive Officers, and other senior officials to determine whether they should be retained, reassigned, or removed.
The Presidency said the exercise is aimed at strengthening accountability and ensuring that public officials remain focused on delivering measurable results rather than external recognition.
It cautioned against the growing practice of public officials accepting awards from private organisations, noting that some of these schemes lack transparent criteria and credible evaluation standards.
The statement warned that participation in such awards could undermine confidence in public service performance and create misleading impressions about government achievements.
As a result, President Mahama has directed all ministers, CEOs, and political appointees to avoid involvement in such award schemes unless specifically authorised by the Office of the President.
The directive forms part of a broader push to refocus attention on governance outcomes, including service delivery, policy implementation, and prudent use of public resources.
The Presidency stressed that performance will be assessed strictly on results and not on accolades from external bodies, adding that officials are expected to dedicate full attention to their responsibilities.
It further confirmed that the outcome of the review will inform future decisions on Cabinet restructuring and administrative changes across government.
