President John Dramani Mahama is set to undertake an impending reshuffle of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) as part of broader efforts to strengthen institutional leadership and improve coordination across government.
The development was contained in a notice to Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Executives, board members and other political appointees, signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama.
According to the notice, the impending changes, together with the recent ministerial reshuffle and dissolution of selected boards, form part of President Mahama’s efforts to strengthen institutional leadership and ensure that government appointees remain aligned with the administration’s policies and priorities.
The Presidency said the changes were intended to enhance coordination and improve the effectiveness of government institutions.
It also reminded all political appointees of the need to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, diligence and humility while respecting established administrative procedures.
The notice warned that conduct that undermines governmental cohesion, institutional authority or the effective implementation of government policy would not be tolerated.
“Public office is a privilege and an opportunity to serve the Ghanaian people,” the Presidency said, urging appointees to remain focused on delivering the government’s mandate.
The Presidency further stated that the performance of appointees across all sectors would continue to be assessed and that the President would take any further action necessary to safeguard the integrity, effectiveness and responsiveness of his administration.
The impending CEO reshuffle comes amid increased emphasis on performance and accountability within state-owned institutions.
President Mahama had previously warned CEOs of SOEs that underperformance and failure to align with his administration’s reset agenda could affect their continued stay in office.
The development also comes shortly after the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) released its 2025 State Ownership Report, which assessed the financial and operational performance of 162 Specified Entities.
While the report recorded a return to profitability among State-Owned Enterprises in 2025, it also highlighted persistent losses, negative equity positions and other governance and financial challenges facing some state entities.
The Presidency has therefore urged all appointees to cooperate with the ongoing changes and remain committed to improving the delivery of government services and the lives of Ghanaians.
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