In a bid to entrench transparency and reinforce public confidence in governance, the Mahama-led administration has announced the launch of a new initiative dubbed “The Government Accountability Series”, scheduled to commence on Monday, 14th July 2025.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who explained that the initiative aims to provide the Ghanaian public with regular updates on the performance of key government ministries.
“As part of efforts to deepen transparency and accountability in governance, the Presidency Communications Office will on Monday, 14th July 2025, begin The Government Accountability Series”.
Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu
According to Hon. Kwakye Ofosu, the series is intended as a platform for a tentative yet structured appraisal of government performance within the first half of the year.
He emphasized that the initiative will feature presentations by sector ministers who will share mid-year progress reports on their respective portfolios, thereby opening up government performance to public scrutiny.
The Accountability Series will run three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—at 11 a.m. Each session will feature a minister or key government official presenting updates and engaging with the media and public.
Interior Minister to Start Series
Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, is expected to kick-start the series with the first presentation on Monday.
Hon. Kwakye Ofosu’s announcement comes in the broader context of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration’s pre-election promise to restore and institutionalise open government mechanisms.
Having returned to power after securing a landslide victory in the 2024 general elections, President John Dramani Mahama’s government has made accountability a central theme of its governance style.
In a related development, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide and Advisor to President Mahama, welcomed the upcoming series with optimism.
“Good morning, everyone! As we prepare to launch the government #AccountabilitySeries this update on the upcoming academic calendar for Basic Schools is coming at an opportune time”.
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide and Advisor to President Mahama
She also hinted that the platform would serve as an opportunity for the government to share some of its less-publicised successes with the public. “We intend to announce all the positive things that this government is doing for the good people of Ghana,” she added.
The Accountability Series appears designed not just to showcase achievements but also to affirm the Mahama administration’s commitment to open governance.
With the country still recovering from a turbulent economic phase and undergoing key reforms in sectors such as education, healthcare, and security, regular public briefings are expected to provide reassurance to citizens and stakeholders alike.
Commitment to Campaign Promise
The NDC’s 2024 manifesto had placed heavy emphasis on accountability, promising to restore trust in public institutions and adopt an open-door approach to leadership. Many see the Accountability Series as a fulfilment of that pledge.
By placing sector ministers at the centre of this initiative, the government also signals its intent to hold its leadership accountable not only to the President but to the citizenry.
The expectation is that these briefings will highlight challenges as well as successes, while offering ministers an opportunity to address concerns and clarify the status of ongoing government programs.
For instance, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak’s opening session as Interior Minister is likely to shed light on issues such as police reform, the fight against galamsey, community security initiatives, and ongoing efforts to address crime and promote public safety.
Given the high public interest in matters of internal security and justice, his presentation could set the tone for the series. The government’s communications apparatus appears poised to make the initiative a central feature of its engagement with the public.
With updates scheduled three times a week, the format is expected to foster consistency and allow room for diverse ministerial perspectives.
The broader political implication is also significant. The Mahama administration’s willingness to subject its performance to public interrogation signals a sharp break from what critics of the previous regime described as “governance opacity.”
At the heart of the new administration’s messaging is a focus on rebuilding trust in government and delivering people-centred development. If sustained, it could serve as a benchmark for participatory governance in Ghana and a model for other democratic governments on the continent.
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