President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to public officials, reiterating that anyone who engages in corruption under his administration will face severe consequences.
According to him, he reminds his ministers daily in cabinet meetings not to bring any scandal to his government.
He issued the warning on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, while addressing delegates of the Christian Council of Ghana during a courtesy call.
The President said that his government is committed to taking the fight against corruption to a new level, stressing that the campaign is not personal but aimed at safeguarding public resources.
“The prosecutions that we are taking against the current government — woe betides the first person who brings a scandal to this government. We shall hang them on a cross, as we follow our Lord Jesus Christ, but they cannot resurrect again,” he warned.
He added, “The cane used to flog one is the same used for another. We must deal decisively with corruption whenever and wherever it occurs.”
Highlighting the broader implications of accountable governance, President Mahama said, “If we want our people to continue to have faith in our democracy, we must show that the political elite is capable of governing accountably.
“By the 2024 elections, many young people were disillusioned, feeling voting is a waste of time because leaders misuse public resources. We must change that perception.”
He further warned that failure to uphold accountability could have dire consequences for national stability.
“Ghana is not immune to coups or civilian uprisings. If the political class does not get its act together, such scenarios are possible,” he said.