Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has hinted that President John Dramani Mahama is preparing to take action against some Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) appointed under his government.

Speaking in an interview with satirist Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) on November 11, 2026, Smith said the president believes he has given the appointees enough time to perform and may soon act against those who are not meeting expectations.

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He said Mahama had personally hinted at his intention to crack the whip, warning that some CEOs who were taking their appointments for granted would be surprised.

“The president is about to crack the whip. I think he's given enough time. He's about to crack the whip. I don't know who's going to be at the end of the whip. Of course, he never told me. He said, ‘you watch me. I'm about to crack the whip’,” he said.

Smith said he supported the president's intended action, adding that Mahama was unhappy with some appointees who were not taking their responsibilities seriously.

He said the president would not tolerate CEOs who were taking advantage of their positions.

“Because I think he's given enough time for certain things to happen, and he's not toying with the idea.

“And he said, those who were appointed to chief executive positions, who think that they are having a field day or messing around, he will stun them,” he added.

When asked by KSM which appointees could be affected, the ambassador said he did not know who the president intended to target.

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“So he's about to crack the whip, and very soon. That one, I've heard from him, but he didn't say where the whip was going to go. I'm sure President Mahama is about to do it. I hope he doesn't crack it in my direction,” he added.

Watch his interview from 45 minutes below:



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