Presidential Staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has urged Ghanaians, especially public officials, to serve the nation with honesty and dedication, stressing that service should not be driven by money.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem while reflecting on the life and legacy of the late veteran diplomat, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, Nana Yaa Jantuah shared a personal story about her father that shaped her values on integrity and public service.
According to her, one day while at home, she witnessed a Lebanese businessman bring a huge bag of money to her father in an attempt to secure a timber licence.
She said her father rejected the money outright, a decision she did not understand at the time.
“I asked my father why he rejected such a huge amount of money, and he told me never to sell my conscience,” she recounted.
She explained that growing up, she often listened secretly to conversations whenever prominent people visited their home, which made her curious about such encounters.
“My father told me if you sell your conscience, you will forever look back and regret it. That lesson has stayed with me throughout my life,” she said.
Nana Yaa Jantuah stressed that public service should be rooted in sacrifice and patriotism rather than personal gain.
“As Ghanaians and as officials, we need to serve and serve Ghana very well. Whatever views we share and whatever roles we play, it is Ghana we are serving,” she said.
She noted that she has dedicated almost 36 years of her life to serving Ghana and believes the country needs more selfless leaders.
“I have served Ghana for a very long time, almost 36 years, and I have put my life down for this country. We need to serve Ghana wholeheartedly,” she added.
Comparing Ghana to some developed countries, she said citizens in those nations often focus on service to country rather than financial rewards.
Reflecting on the passing of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, Nana Yaa Jantuah described him as one of the statesmen who served Ghana with distinction and urged younger generations to learn from his example.
“The late Victor Gbeho served with all his heart, and we need to learn from people like him,” she stated.
Ambassador James Victor Gbeho passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He served as President of the ECOWAS Commission from February 18, 2010, to March 1, 2012. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
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