President John Dramani Mahama has warned members of his administration and governing boards 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.
President Mahama stressed that government appointees and board members have a responsibility to protect the public interest and ensure that decisions taken under their authority can withstand scrutiny.
He made the remarks on Thursday, September 10, when he addressed the SIGA Governing Boards and CEOs Conference 2026.
President Mahama urged governing boards and management teams to ensure that their activities are conducted in accordance with the law and established procedures.
“Ladies and gentlemen, 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.
“Recruitment and promotions must be based on merit, and contracts, investments and asset disposal must withstand scrutiny and demonstrate value for money.
“Boards must take personal responsibility for land, buildings, equipment and investments in their custody. Unauthorised disposal, encroachment or dissipation of state assets is not a minor administrative lapse. It is a breach of trust against the people of Ghana.”
The President said the government would continue to demand accountability from those entrusted with managing public institutions and resources.
The conference brought together governing board members and Chief Executive Officers of SOEs to discuss governance, accountability, performance and the effective management of public institutions.
