President Akufo-Addo has emphasised the importance of heeding advice from officials, stating that only an unwise President would disregard such counsel.

Addressing Parliament during his State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, February 27, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the collaborative role of cabinet members and ministers in providing advisory support.

He reaffirmed his responsibility when it comes to governance, stressing that there should be no ambiguity regarding who bears the consequences of government decisions.

"Under the Constitution, the executive power of the state is vested in the President of the Republic. He or she is the Executive. There is no ambiguity about where the buck stops when it comes to responsibility for what happens in the government. It stops with the President, he or she has ultimate responsibility. It would be an unwise President that would pretend to have all the answers, and refuse the advice of his officials, but the fact remains that the President holds the executive power."

"The Cabinet, the Ministers of State all act in an advisory manner. Of course, a member of the government might take an idea, be it generated by the President or the official or a committee, and turn it into a huge success, and the honour would be claimed or shared where public perception falls. But, ultimately, the President is responsible, and, therefore, takes the credit or the blame for whatever happens in his or her government."

This statement follows recent criticisms aimed at Vice President and New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, regarding his assertion of serving as a mere assistant to the President in governance.

During a conference held in Accra, Dr. Bawumia emphasised his commitment to leading Ghana towards economic restoration if given the opportunity in the 2024 elections.