{"id":112797,"date":"2026-01-27T03:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112797"},"modified":"2026-01-27T03:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:30:00","slug":"you-must-be-ready-to-sack-people-amoabeng-says-accountability-not-affection-builds-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112797","title":{"rendered":"You must be ready to sack people \u2013 Amoabeng says accountability, not affection builds nations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former UT Bank boss and founder, Captain (Rtd) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, says leadership is not about keeping people comfortable but about enforcing accountability, even when it means sacking close allies.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Joy News\u2019 AM Show recently, he argued that nations only progress when leaders are willing to sanction poor performance from the top.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, because you must be a bit crazy to say this is where we\u2019re going, and if you\u2019re not doing it, you get the sanctions, even if it means sacking,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

His comments came in a wide-ranging assessment of leadership, governance, and institutional strength, with a particular focus on President John Mahama\u2019s leadership style.<\/p>\n

Prince Amoabeng described President Mahama as humane, humble, and respectful of people, saying he has feelings for others and relates easily across society.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say without any doubt that he\u2019s quite humane and has feelings for people. He goes for the general road. He has humility\u2026 and he means well,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

He acknowledged improvements in key economic indicators under Mahama\u2019s leadership, including inflation trends and the cedi\u2019s performance, but said public optimism remains guarded because of past economic difficulties.<\/p>\n

Prince Amoabeng stressed that Ghana\u2019s real challenge lies beyond personalities and economic numbers, and rests in rebuilding strong, independent institutions.<\/p>\n

He said the judiciary, in particular, must be trusted and empowered to function without interference, warning that weak institutions discourage investment and stall national development.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always think that whether we succeed or not depends on the kind of judiciary that we create,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

According to him, businesses cannot thrive if disputes cannot be resolved fairly and efficiently.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout that, things won\u2019t happen. Businesses won\u2019t succeed. People won\u2019t come and invest,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

On leadership at the highest level, Prince Amoabeng said presidents are ultimately judged by their ability to demand performance and enforce discipline within their teams.<\/p>\n

He expressed uncertainty about Mahama\u2019s willingness to take tough decisions against underperforming appointees, pointing to concerns raised even by members of previous governments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only thing I\u2019m not sure about our president is that he loves to see people happy. He wants to please people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He warned that such an approach can undermine governance if not balanced with firm accountability.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith responsibilities, you make them responsible and accountable,\u201d Prince Amoabeng stressed.<\/p>\n

Drawing lessons from countries like Singapore, Rwanda, Japan, and China, he said, successful nations combine care for citizens with strict enforcement of rules.<\/p>\n

\u201cSanction always helps,\u201d he said, arguing that discipline is not cruelty but a necessary tool for making systems work.<\/p>\n

For Prince Amoabeng, affection alone cannot build nations. Accountability must come first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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