Ghanaian dancehall artiste Samini has praised President John Mahama and the country’s judiciary for their visible efforts in ensuring accountability and upholding justice in public office.
In an interview with George Quaye on Joy Prime, the award-winning musician said he was encouraged by the current governance direction, citing a sense of progress in the fight against corruption.
“I’m a happy Ghanaian,” Samini declared, responding to a question about how he felt about the state of the country.
He pointed to recent judicial actions that have seen public officials being investigated and, in some cases, prosecuted, as a sign that institutions are beginning to function with more resolve and independence.
“I like that people are being brought to book and justice is being served—or it seems like justice is going to be served,” he said.
Samini emphasized that justice must prevail regardless of political affiliations, and welcomed what he sees as an emerging culture of accountability.
“If you do anything dubious in public office, you should be brought to book,” he insisted.
When asked directly about President Mahama’s performance since returning to office, the artiste praised the head of state for setting a tone of action and reform.
“The President and judicial system are doing a good job so far. That’s the area I’ve seen a lot of action,” Samini noted.
However, he added a note of caution, stating that it was too early to make sweeping judgments on the government’s overall performance, especially in areas like the economy and social policy.
“It’s early days yet,” he said, refraining from commenting beyond what he described as “visible changes” in judicial and governance-related matters.
On the political front, Samini maintained that his support would remain issue-based rather than partisan. He said he is open to aligning with any political movement, including the rising New Force party, as long as they uphold principles he values—particularly transparency, justice, and strong leadership.
The musician’s remarks come at a time when public sentiment around accountability in governance is high. His comments appear to reflect the views of many Ghanaians who are closely watching how both the executive and judiciary handle corruption and other forms of abuse of power.
