President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to intensify the fight against corruption and restore discipline in public life as part of efforts to “reset” Ghana.

Addressing the nation during the 69th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House, the President described corruption as a major threat to national development.

“Corruption is a cancer that erodes the very foundation of our nation,” Mahama said.

He warned that misappropriation of public funds deprives citizens of critical services and infrastructure.

“Every cedi stolen from the public purse represents a classroom robbed of textbooks, a hospital without medicines, a road left uncompleted and a young graduate denied opportunity,” he said.

Mahama said his government is strengthening state institutions and protecting anti-corruption agencies from political interference to ensure accountability.

He stressed that no individual would be above the law regardless of political affiliation or status.

Beyond government action, the President urged citizens to help build a national culture of integrity and responsibility.

“Independence granted us freedom, but freedom demands responsibility,” he said.

Mahama also called for greater patriotism and discipline in national life, urging citizens to place the country’s interests above party, tribe and personal gain.

“Ghana is bigger than any one of us,” he said.

The President encouraged Ghanaians to work together to build a prosperous and united nation as the country approaches its 70th independence anniversary next year.