Former Unilever Ghana CEO, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, has urged President John Mahama’s administration to back their promises of national transformation with visible action as reported by Myjoyonline.
According to him, leadership by example is essential for Ghana’s reset agenda to succeed.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on March 6, Dr. Yamson commended Mahama’s decision to cut down the number of ministers and deputy ministers from over 100 to 60, describing it as a significant step toward fiscal discipline.
“That’s a big step. What that says is that it can be done,” he stated.
However, he stressed that this initial move must be followed by consistent efforts from the entire government team.
According to Dr. Yamson, the Finance Minister plays a crucial role in this, as maintaining fiscal discipline will lay the foundation for economic stability.
He also highlighted the importance of transparency and honesty in governance, insisting that leaders must align their actions with their words. “If you are truthful with your followers, they will follow you because they trust you,” he advised.
Dr. Yamson warned that citizens would only be willing to make sacrifices if they see their leaders doing the same.
“You must demonstrate that you don’t ask me to tighten my belt when you have your belt loosened twice,” he said.