Mahama warns board chairpersons against taking over executive roles
President John Mahama has charged board chairpersons and chief executives of state institutions to uphold accountability, protect the public interest and ensure that public resources are used to deliver measurable value.
President John Mahama warned board chairpersons and CEOs of state institutions against assuming executive roles. He emphasized that their positions were a public trust and should be guided by competence, integrity, and performance. Mahama stressed that boards must focus on strategic direction, policy oversight, and financial performance, while executives must deliver results in accordance with the law and board-approved strategy.
He cautioned against board members taking up operational roles within their institutions and warned that interference in routine decisions could undermine accountability. Similarly, he cautioned CEOs against rejecting necessary oversight from their boards. Mahama urged board members to exercise independent judgment and skepticism towards proposals, while distinguishing loyalty to the government from unquestioning support for potentially harmful decisions.
He stressed that appointments should be based on competence and integrity, not political connections.
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