President John Dramani Mahama has warned government appointees, governing boards and Chief Executive Officers of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) against conflict of interest, abuse of office and the improper management of state resources.
He said public officials entrusted with managing state institutions and resources must uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
President Mahama made the remarks on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when he addressed the SIGA Governing Boards and CEOs Conference 2026.
The conference brought together governing board members and CEOs of SOEs to deliberate on governance, accountability, institutional performance and the effective management of public institutions.
President Mahama urged governing boards and management teams to ensure that all activities under their authority are conducted in accordance with the law and established procedures.
He cautioned that his administration would not tolerate practices that undermine public confidence in state institutions.
“This administration will not tolerate conflict of interest or abuse of office. Procurement must be lawful and follow the guidelines; it must be competitive and transparent.”
The President also stressed the need for recruitment and promotions within state institutions to be based strictly on merit.
He said contracts, investments and asset disposal processes must be able to withstand scrutiny while demonstrating value for money.
President Mahama further placed responsibility on governing boards to properly safeguard state assets, including land, buildings, equipment and investments entrusted to them.
He warned against the unauthorised disposal or dissipation of public property, as well as encroachment on state assets.
“Boards must take personal responsibility for land, buildings, equipment and investments in their custody,” he said.
According to the President, the unauthorised disposal, encroachment or dissipation of state assets cannot be dismissed as a minor administrative lapse.
“It is a breach of trust against the people of Ghana,” he stressed.
President Mahama reiterated that his government would continue to demand accountability from individuals entrusted with managing public institutions and state resources.
He said effective governance of SOEs requires public officials and board members to ensure that decisions taken under their authority serve the public interest and can withstand scrutiny.
The SIGA conference is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to strengthen governance practices, improve institutional performance and promote responsible management across Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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