President-elect John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling corruption and improving public sector efficiency as part of his efforts to drive national development.
In a recent interview with Germany-based DW TV, Mahama outlined his administration’s plans to introduce significant reforms aimed at enhancing governance, increasing accountability, and reducing waste within public institutions.
Mahama acknowledged growing public frustration with ineffective resource management, governance failures, and rising debt levels. He emphasized that corruption and inefficiency continue to pose serious obstacles to Ghana’s progress and stressed the urgent need for systemic changes to ensure economic stability and good governance.
Mahama highlighted that constitutional reform will be a key priority for his administration. He explained, “One of the first things we will do is revisit the issue of constitutional review and explore ways to structure a more dynamic constitution going forward.”
He further emphasized the importance of addressing corruption and waste directly, stating, “We need to improve our governance system to reduce the level of waste caused by corruption and mismanagement. Our economic managers must be able to operate in a way that prevents the kind of debt challenges we’re currently facing.”
Mahama stressed the need for constitutional reforms that reflect modern governance realities, particularly those that hold public officials accountable and impose strict penalties for corrupt practices. He believes these measures will strengthen Ghana’s governance system and restore public confidence.
By prioritizing constitutional reform and adopting a stricter stance on corruption, Mahama aims to create a more accountable and disciplined public sector. He argued that such steps are essential to building a transparent system that ensures individuals found guilty of corruption are held accountable. These efforts, he believes, are vital for fostering progress and good governance in Ghana.
