Renowned economist Dr. Theo Acheampong has advised President John Dramani Mahama to take a firm stance against his appointees or government officials who are found to have engaged in corruption scandals.
Sharing his views on the ministerial nominations made by President Mahama, Dr. Acheampong emphasised that how the president handles corrupt appointees will play a crucial role in his and his party’s political future, especially given his strong drive and commitment to tackling corruption.
While acknowledging that corruption scandals are common in every government, he stressed the importance of President Mahama not hesitating to reshuffle his appointees or take a bold stance in dismissing those found guilty.
“President Mahama must not renege in reshuffling them or dismiss any minister or other appointee that gets caught in corruption scandals. A few will definitely come so the signaling intent in dealing with corruption is very important,” he made this known in a Facebook post on January 27, 2025.
Additionally, Dr. Acheampong called for the creation of an enabling environment free from political obstacles, one that would support and allow appointees to make decisions effectively in the nation’s best interest.
“They must be given the room to work by removing political obstacles that hinder effective decision-making. They cannot afford to fail the YOUTH of the country,” he stressed.
During his campaign, President Mahama pledged his commitment to tackling corruption in his governance.
He has since launched an anti-corruption initiative, Operation Recover All Loot, aimed at recovering state assets from former government officials found to be involved in corruption.
