Lawrence Odoom
The Chief of Staff, Dr. Samuel Julius Debrah, has expressed pride in serving under President John Dramani Mahama, lauding his leadership as resolutely accountable and centered on confronting the tangible challenges confronting ordinary Ghanaians.
Speaking during a citizens’ engagement in Koforidua as part of the President’s “resetting tour” of the Eastern Region, Dr. Debrah underscored that President Mahama’s approach is anchored in delivering pragmatic solutions to the country’s most pressing issues.
“Whether it is rebuilding economic confidence, improving service delivery, creating opportunities for young people, or restoring trust in public institutions, the President has challenged us to confront the hard issues directly and pursue lasting solutions,” he stated.
Dr. Debrah’s remarks follow the recent inauguration of the Presidential Delivery Unit within the Office of the President, an initiative designed to monitor and evaluate the execution of government commitments and projects on a monthly basis.
He noted that the unit will conduct a systematic review of all pledges to guarantee effective implementation and tangible delivery.
The Chief of Staff further disclosed that officials from the unit will engage directly with traditional authorities and community opinion leaders to solicit grassroots feedback and enhance the government’s responsiveness to public concerns.
“We remain on track in executing the President’s mandate and delivering meaningful progress to our people. We understand clearly that citizens are not interested in excuses. They are interested in outcomes. And that is the standard President Mahama has set for all of us,” he said.
He added that the engagement forms part of a broader effort to deepen citizen participation in governance.
“This administration believes strongly that listening is leadership. That is why the President is here today not only to speak to the people, but to hear from the people,” he stated.
Dr. Debrah also urged citizens to maintain open dialogue with government officials, emphasizing the importance of both highlighting challenges and recognizing improvements in public service delivery.