My appointments will be based on merit and competence – Mahama
President promises a fair approach to ministerial appointments, prioritizing talent, competence, and regional equity
- President Mahama promises to base all appointments on merit, competence, and regional balance
- Mahama reassures the Volta Region that its residents will not be sidelined in government roles
- Mahama vows to put an end to the unfulfilled promises and focus on the region's growth and representation
President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to uphold merit and competence in his government appointments, emphasizing a fair and balanced approach while valuing the contributions of indigenes from the Volta Region.
Addressing concerns following the vandalism of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Ho—reportedly over the exclusion of a Ho Central indigene from recent ministerial appointments—Mahama reassured residents during his “Thank You” tour in Ho.
“I recognize the anticipation for appointments from this region, and let me assure you that your contributions and talents are not overlooked,” he stated, reaffirming that appointments would adhere to principles of merit, competence, regional balance, gender equity, and readiness to serve.
The President underscored his commitment to addressing the region’s developmental needs, declaring, “The Volta Region has been a victim of unfulfilled promises, but this era of neglect will end under my administration.”
Residents responded with optimism, hopeful that Mahama’s assurances signal a new era of inclusion and progress for the Volta Region.
