A privilege to visit the historic Brest Hero Fortress today to pay my respects to the brave souls who resisted the 1941 invasion. Their bravery is the foundation of Belarus’s modern industrial strength.
The complex is a very impressive symbol of patriotism and courage. May the memory of the heroes of the Brest Fortress continue to inspire love of our motherlands.
Don't be overly sensitive and take things too personally. At times, people behave the way they do because of the burdens they’re carrying. Be kind. Try and put yourself in their shoes and empathize. If you can’t, be nice and don’t hurt them. You’ll have a more peaceful life.
I remember the comments this man and @NPP_GH members made about Ibrahim mahama when he was dredging the odaw basin for free during @JDMahama 1st term which forced the dzata to move his equipments from the site
@AgyapongHon miraculously went silent when one of his own sat in parliament and told us she used 43 million dollars to do the same work that dzata was doing for free
Ghana politics is so funny ruff pretend like you are patriotic and a truthful person when you are in opposition in order to regain the love and trust of the citizens cos most of the citizens cant think properly
PUBLIC OFFICE, PUBLIC TRUST
I support recognising public officials who perform their duties well and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Ghanaians. Public service demands sacrifice, commitment, and leadership. When public officials deliver exceptional results, we should acknowledge and celebrate their contributions.
However, I am concerned about the standards that govern such recognition.
Citizens place confidence in government when public officials act with integrity and exercise sound judgement. For this reason, we must address not only actual conflicts of interest but also situations that create the perception of impropriety.
The current debate surrounding the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards is not simply about those who attended the event or those who received awards. Rather, we should ask a more important question: should public officials receive awards from events that solicit sponsorships or financial contributions from the institutions they supervise or lead? This is an ethical question that must be settled.
Public officials should be recognised on the basis of performance, measurable outcomes, and genuine impact. Public recognition should never be linked, directly or indirectly, to financial contributions. When organisers seek sponsorship from institutions and subsequently honour officials from those same institutions, they create legitimate concerns about fairness, independence, and credibility. Even where no wrongdoing has occurred, such arrangements can weaken public trust and diminish the value of genuine excellence.
Professor Michael Kpessah-White has publicly alleged that organisers requested payment in connection with an award nomination. Another public sector Chief Executive Officer privately shared a similar experience with me and chose not to participate in the event after organisers made financial demands. These allegations raise serious concerns and warrant careful scrutiny.
I also wish to correct a few misconceptions.
First, the State did not organise these awards. They were organised by a private event management company.
Second, this was not the inaugural edition of the awards. Public officials under the previous administration also participated in and sponsored these events. However, we cannot justify a practice simply because others engaged in it before us. We criticised many of these practices in the past because we believed they weakened accountability and encouraged mediocrity. We should not defend them today.
Ghanaians elected this government on a promise of reform. They expect us to uphold higher standards, strengthen public institutions, and demonstrate a clear departure from practices that undermine public confidence. We cannot advance a Reset Agenda while tolerating conduct that raises avoidable ethical concerns.
Following my engagement with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, she assured me that the government would develop a regulatory framework to guide the Corporate Social Responsibility activities of State-Owned Enterprises. I understand that the committee responsible for this work has already commenced its task. I welcome this initiative and hope it delivers clear standards that promote transparency, accountability, and good governance.
We hold public office in trust for the people of Ghana. We must therefore conduct ourselves in ways that strengthen public confidence in our institutions. We should recognise excellence on merit, reward performance fairly, and reject practices that cast doubt on the integrity of public service.
Ghanaians will judge the Reset Agenda not by our rhetoric but by the policies we implement and the standards we uphold. If we are to build lasting public trust, we must lead by example and hold ourselves to the same principles we demanded of those who came before us.
I conclude by saying; MAY WE NOT BECOME WHAT WE CRITICIZED !!!!
#BuiltToLast
#GhanaFirst
What I find funny is, if this had happened 19 months ago like you’d be supporting both the doctors at KATH and GMA
Now, I see a lot of npp foot soldiers supporting the doctors and GMA. I just want to say that, mo mmienu nyinaa (both ndc and npp foot soldiers) mo yɛ mmoa pii 😘
So far, almost all traffic lights and streetlights in the Oforikrom Municipality are fixed and functioning. You are however admonished to report any non-functional streetlight and traffic light for swift attention. #StillTheJobDeyGrounds
I have observed a worrying trend where many groups are organizing award schemes for CEOs, institutions, Ministers, and other public officials.
Just as it happened under the previous administration, I have noticed that some State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are being listed or advertised as sponsors of these awards.
Respectfully, I believe it may be necessary for the Chief of Staff to issue a directive on this matter. Significant amounts of funds appear to be going into sponsoring such events, yet the direct benefit to the social contract we signed with the Ghanaian people remains unclear.
Some of these institutions could instead be encouraged to channel their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) resources into more impactful projects such as the construction of schools, AstroTurfs, drilling of boreholes, refurbishment of markets, and other community-based interventions.
Unfortunately, some institutions seem to be continuing the NPP tradition of sponsoring awards largely for the purpose of receiving plaques and recognitions that create the impression of performance.
Anyway… what do I know?
NB : Disclaimer- I do not know the sponsors of this particular awards yet but what does it even mean ? Do they know the KPIs of each Minister ? What is Best Ministers Awards… ? Mtcwwww
The present United States is not deserving of hosting any global tournament, let alone the World Cup. The despicable treatment of other nationals is an affront to the spirit of the game, and Fifa boss Infantino should take full responsibility for this mess. Phew!!!
Islam has a complete system for attracting Rizq.
Most Muslims apply 10% of it and wonder why nothing moves.
Here are the rules that no one has explained to you.
I hope you guys know there are NPP supporters who actually thrive on us being angry at the government.
They don’t want solutions. They don’t want progress. They want permanent outrage because it benefits their politics.
Open your eyes. 👍🏾
I remember @edemagbana calling the organizers out and asking Ministers not to participate, condemning it.
The serious Ministers didn't attend, why do you think one of the worst performing ones won 🤣
Someone decided to organize Ministers’ Awards and not one person paused to ask whether it was a good idea?
You got dressed up and accepted awards from yourselves instead of being judged by the people you serve?
What kind of self-congratulation exercise is this?
At a time when communities are flooding, this is the optics you chose?
Bad. Very bad look.
🇬🇭 “Ibrahim Mahama, AirtelTigo and Telecel lead CEOs willing to offer jobs to returnees,”
— Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said at the Accra International Airport while addressing returning evacuees.
This is the video I was talking about.
A president that went for other matters in the UK...but stopped to visit Ghanaian shops, he stopped to check on his people, see how they're faring.
Looks like people dey watch the thing paaaa oh. The calls, tweets and messages are really serious.
If you are 18+, that is your choice, but we MUST ensure we make it difficult for children to be exposed to x-rated content freely online.
I promise we are not interested in publishing names 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Looks like that be what dey tension boys paaa. As for the ladies, seems like they don't even care.
We move! 🦁🇬🇭
Ghanaian evacuees from South Africa wave the Ghanaian Flag high as they prepare for takeoff aboard a government sponsored flight, amid violent xenophobic protests and attacks on African Immigrants in South Africa.
[🎥: Ghana High Commission in South Africa]