By Emmanuel Bamfo 
Political communicator and NPP member Kofi Tonto has delivered a strong wake-up call to President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to dismiss his entire team of political and policy advisors. Tonto insists that poor counsel from key presidential aides continues to undermine government performance, create public dissatisfaction, and hurt effective policy implementation.
Speaking on a political talk show on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Tonto argued that a leader is only as strong as the people surrounding him. He stressed that current governance struggles point directly to weak strategic guidance coming from the Jubilee House advisory team.
When Poor Advice Harms National Progress
Tonto noted that presidential advisors hold a heavy duty to speak truth to power rather than telling the leader only what he wants to hear. According to him, constant policy reversals, weak public communications, and misjudged economic strategies show that the president is receiving flawed guidance.
In fast-moving economic times, political leadership needs proactive, market-grounded thinkers who foresee risks before they turn into full-blown crises. Retaining advisors who repeatedly misread public sentiment and economic reality only weakens democratic accountability and damages the government’s credibility.
Summary of Key Critiques Raised
| Strategic Focus Area | Identified Advisory Deficit |
| Policy Planning | Repeated missteps in public strategy and policy rollout |
| Public Messaging | Disconnect between official statements and daily economic realities |
| Leadership Accountability | Advisors shielding executive leadership from constructive public feedback |
Demanding Accountability at the Top
Making tough decisions remains part of leadership, and letting go of underperforming team members sends a clear message to citizens. Tonto urged the President to restructure his cabinet and advisory council immediately to bring in fresh, competent perspectives capable of driving actual results.
Ghanaians are paying close attention to how government responds to economic pressures and administrative challenges. Cleaning house at the top will demonstrate genuine commitment to improving governance standards and restoring public trust across the nation.
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Source: Ghana News Page