Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, says President John Dramani Mahama is prepared to dismiss government appointees who use their positions to enrich themselves instead of serving the public.

According to Smith, the President is closely monitoring the conduct of officials appointed to public office and will not hesitate to remove anyone found engaging in corrupt practices.

Speaking in an interview on TV3, Smith said Mahama had made it clear that government appointments should not be treated as opportunities for personal financial gain.

“He has said that those he’s given appointments to, if they think they’ve gone there to make money, they are joking because the moment he hears something, you’re out. He fires you,” Smith said.

Smith urges Mahama to act on corruption

Smith also called on the President to back his warnings with decisive action against officials who abuse their positions.

He said public office holders must be held accountable whenever there is evidence of wrongdoing.

“He must crack the whip as well when the time comes to crack the whip. We can’t just say that we’ll do it and we don’t do it,” he added.

The ambassador further suggested that the President was preparing to take important decisions concerning the conduct of some government officials.

Comments come amid passport investigation

Smith’s remarks come at a time when Ghana is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations of corruption involving the sale of Diplomatic and Service Passports.

On November 9, 2026, the Office of the Special Prosecutor announced an investigation into suspected corruption connected to the passport issue.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed the cancellation of 10 Service Passports and the interdiction of two officers in connection with the matter.

The allegations have generated public debate over accountability and the management of Ghana’s diplomatic documents.

Security concerns also discussed

Smith also commented on concerns surrounding recent drug-related incidents and the performance of Ghana’s security leadership.

He defended the President’s handling of the matter, suggesting that the public should not assume that no action would be taken simply because the President’s next steps had not been announced.

He said Mahama was expected to take serious decisions in the coming days but did not disclose what those decisions would involve.

Smith’s comments reinforce the need for accountability among public officials as the government faces calls to demonstrate its commitment to fighting corruption and strengthening public institutions.

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