Woe betide any of my appointees who brings scandal, I will hang them on a tree – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has made it clear that no government official found engaging in corruption under his administration will be protected, stressing that his commitment to fighting graft is firm.

Speaking to leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama said his position is in line with the Council’s views on family and social values.

He noted that even before becoming president, he had announced that his government would strengthen the fight against corruption, not out of personal motives but to restore trust and credibility.

“Before I became president, I had indicated that we’re going to take the fight against corruption to a whole new level. And it’s not anything personal against anybody,” he said.

President Mahama pointed out that one of the main problems in Ghana’s battle against corruption is that investigations usually begin only after a government leaves office, which often leads to claims of political persecution.

“Our problem in the fight against corruption is that it is always post-regime corruption that we fight,” he said.

“And when we start investigating the cases of corruption, the previous government states that, ‘You are witch-hunting us; this is political persecution,’” he added.

He insisted that his administration will not repeat this pattern, adding that officials will be held accountable while still in office.

He also revealed that he has consistently warned his ministers and appointees during Cabinet meetings about the consequences of any misconduct.

“I have served notice to my ministers, every day at Cabinet meetings: woe betide any of my appointees who brings a scandal. I will hang them on a tree,” he said, signalling a strict stance on corruption.

President Mahama maintained that restoring public confidence requires firm, fair, and proactive action against corruption, regardless of who is involved…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>