Mahama reiterates commitment to stronger anti-corruption fight, says no one is above the law
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that his administration is intensifying the fight against corruption by strengthening institutions and protecting anti-corruption agencies from political interference.
He stressed that under his leadership, the anti-corruption agenda will move beyond rhetoric to concrete action, ensuring that no individual—regardless of political affiliation or social status — is above the law.
He made the remarks at the 69th Independence Day Celebration at the Jubilee House in Accra on Friday, March 6.
"Under my leadership, we're not just fighting corruption with words alone. We're strengthening institutions, protecting anti-corruption agencies from political interference, and ensuring that no individual, regardless of their status or party, is above the law. But government cannot win this battle alone."
"We must foster a national culture of integrity, where honesty is valued, and public service is regarded as a sacred duty. Independence granted us freedom. But freedom demands responsibility," he stated.
The President noted that when he assumed office, Ghanaians gave him a mandate to “reset” the country by transforming governance, production, and the distribution of national prosperity.
He highlighted progress made in stabilizing the economy, including declining inflation, a stabilizing local currency, restored investor confidence, and improved fiscal discipline.
Mahama also pointed to successful debt renegotiations and the redirection of national resources toward priority sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and job creation.
However, he stressed that the national reset goes beyond economic figures, requiring a renewal of values, accountability in leadership, and a stronger social contract between government and citizens.
Describing corruption as a major threat to national development, he said every misused public fund deprives citizens of essential services such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and employment opportunities.
He therefore called on all Ghanaians to cultivate integrity, discipline, and patriotism, urging citizens to place national interest above party, ethnic, or personal considerations.
The President concluded that safeguarding Ghana’s independence requires collective responsibility, integrity in public service, and a shared commitment to building a stronger and more united nation.
"We need to re-establish discipline in our national life. Discipline in how we manage public resources. Discipline in adhering to the law.
Discipline in how we treat one another in public life. Patriotism should extend beyond just slogans. True patriotism must be shown through our everyday actions."
"The citizen who protects public property. The public servant who treats every Ghanaian with respect. And the entrepreneur who opts to invest his resources in Ghana's future," he added.
