President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to reject ill-gotten wealth and prioritise integrity as the nation pursues its broader “Reset” agenda to rebuild trust and strengthen governance.
In a special message to Ghanaians to commemorate the country’s 69th Independence Day on March 6, 2026, the President emphasised that sustainable national progress hinges not only on policy reforms but also on a fundamental shift in societal attitudes, expectations, and leadership conduct.
“Resetting Ghana is about resetting values, resetting expectations, and resetting the very relationship between leaders and the led,” President Mahama stated in his address.
The President stressed that celebrating or tolerating wealth acquired through dishonest or corrupt means undermines the nation’s development efforts. He called for a collective commitment to teaching younger generations that integrity is non-negotiable.
“We must teach our children that integrity is non-negotiable; that wealth acquired through dubious means is a curse and not a blessing, and that true success is measured not by what we accumulate, but what we contribute to national progress,” he added.
Mahama’s remarks align with the government’s ongoing Resetting Ghana Agenda, which focuses on institutional strengthening, transparency promotion, economic stabilisation, and restoring public confidence in leadership and governance structures.
The message particularly highlighted the vital contributions of the Ghanaian diaspora through remittances, investments, advocacy, and knowledge transfer. The President encouraged them to stay actively involved in national development while championing the same principles of honesty and accountability.