Mahama Pledges Stronger Anti-Corruption Measures as Top Priority
President-elect John Mahama outlines bold reforms to restore transparency and fiscal discipline
- Mahama plans to review and restructure Ghana’s constitution to improve governance and accountability
- His administration will impose strict penalties on individuals involved in corrupt practices to promote transparency
- Mahama is committed to eliminating inefficiencies
Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to combating corruption and eliminating waste in the public sector to steer the country toward sustainable growth.
In a recent interview with Germany’s DW TV, Mahama stressed his administration’s dedication to implementing robust reforms in governance, strengthening anti-corruption measures, and ensuring strict accountability within public institutions.
Mahama acknowledged the public’s growing frustration over the mismanagement of resources, inefficiencies in governance, and escalating national debt.
He emphasized that corruption and waste are key barriers to progress and vowed to introduce constitutional reforms, along with severe penalties for those involved in corrupt practices. This marks a bold shift toward transparency and fiscal responsibility in his government.
“To tackle the issue of corruption and waste, one of our first actions will be to revisit the constitutional review to ensure a more dynamic framework moving forward,” Mahama stated. He highlighted the need for improved governance structures that minimize waste, ensuring more effective economic management to avoid the current debt crisis. Mahama also emphasized aligning constitutional reforms with Ghana’s evolving needs, focusing on mechanisms that promote accountability and impose serious consequences on those exploiting public office for personal gain.
