Sack your appointees for non-performance if you win – Yaa-Naa tells Mahama

The Overlord of Dagbon Yaa-Naa Abukari Yakubu II has advised former President John Dramani Mahama to ensure that all non-performing appointees are sacked when Ghanaians grant him the opportunity to lead the nation in the 2024 general elections.

He also called on Mahama not to hesitate to sack his loyalists, who may be incompetent in doing the jobs after the appointment.

The Yaa-Naa made these suggestions when the former president visited him as he commenced his ‘Building Ghana tour’ in the Northern Region.

“The most important thing for you at this stage of your political life is to be able to tell your true friends from the opportunistic ones. You were there once, and it shouldn’t be difficult for you to understand.

“I believe you are not coming to make more money for your family but to leave a legacy that your children will not only be proud of but will pave the way for them wherever they may find themselves in the future when you are long gone to your maker.

“In seeking to make this legacy a reality, when you get the nod from Ghanaians, do not shy away from reshuffling your team to get the right ones on board by merit and competence and lay off even loyalists but misfits, who will only chum out mediocrity for your government,” Yaa-Naa noted.

He continued, “This applies especially to your kitchen cabinet because they, in reality, rule you and the country. That would be a mistake no Ghanaian will forgive you if you happen to be the chosen one”.

As part of his ‘Building Ghana Tour’, John Mahama will hold a town hall meeting with the people in the Northern Region. During the meeting, he will listen to their concerns and discuss ways to address these challenges if he becomes the next president.

The NDC flagbearer also intends to visit the paramount chiefs of Mion and Gushegu.