Feel free to criticise my govt – Mahama tells GBA

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) members to closely examine and evaluate government programs, stressing that accountability is very important for national development.

His declaration came during a courtesy visit by the leader of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey on Wednesday, March 26.

The President highlighted the significance of constructive criticism, encouraging civil society organizations, including the GBA, to speak out when governance makes a wrong move.

He emphasized that “You have been a strong advocate for the rule of law, respect for human rights, the constitution, and freedoms. I believe that the role you play is important for our society to progress.”

President Mahama stated that “So, as I have told civil societies, they must have the freedom to point out when things are not going in a way they should. Just like we say in our local parlance, ‘if a person is charting a path, he may not know that it is crooked.‘”

“It is only onlookers who can be able to point it out to him. So, we will appreciate whatever feedback you give, and I believe that is how government should be,” Mahama added.

The president remarks reinforce their pledge to transparency and dialogue, emphasizing the vital importance of legal and non-governmental organizations in governance.