President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive to political appointees to conduct themselves with humility and restraint, warning against any form of rudeness or disrespect in their official duties.

The guidance, part of a newly unveiled Code of Conduct released Tuesday, May 6, underscores the administration’s push to reinforce professionalism, decorum, and public trust in government.

President Mahama formally launched the Code a day earlier, on May 5, as a cornerstone of his administration’s broader reform agenda aimed at improving transparency and accountability within the executive branch.

“Effective governance demands more than competence—it requires civility,” the Code states. It advises ministers and senior government officials to avoid inflammatory language, maintain composure under pressure, and uphold the dignity of their offices. The Code emphasizes that courtesy and mutual respect are essential to the functioning of a responsive public service.

The document calls on appointees to remain open to constructive criticism, communicate with restraint, and safeguard the integrity of public institutions. It applies not only to Cabinet Ministers but also to Deputy Ministers, presidential aides, CEOs and Deputy CEOs of state-owned enterprises, members of the Council of State, and other senior political appointees.

The Code forms part of an ongoing campaign by the Mahama administration to promote ethical leadership across Ghana’s public sector.

Source:TheDotNews