Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made a bold promise to depoliticize state institutions if he wins the presidency again. In a statement on his social media platform, Mahama vowed to curtail the excessive politicization of key institutions, including the judiciary and the Electoral Commission.
He plans to achieve this through major constitutional reforms, aimed at restoring the independence and neutrality of these bodies. Mahama expressed concern over the increasing politicization of state institutions, which he believes undermines their credibility and effectiveness.
He emphasized the need for a neutral and impartial judiciary, electoral commission, and other independent constitutional bodies to ensure good governance and the rule of law. In addition to depoliticizing state institutions, Mahama also promised to provide a lean government, reducing the bloated size of government and attendant governance costs.
He pledged to cancel unnecessary expenses, such as payment of utility bills, fuel, and ex-gratia payments, to ensure a more efficient and effective government. Mahama’s promises are seen as a response to growing concerns over the politicization of state institutions under the current government.
His commitment to constitutional reforms and a lean government has been welcomed by many Ghanaians, who see it as a step towards good governance and a stronger democracy. By depoliticizing state institutions and reducing the size of government, Mahama hopes to restore trust in government and ensure a more prosperous and equitable society for all Ghanaians.
