John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential candidate, has reiterated his dedication to openness and responsible leadership.
He pledged that within 30 days of taking office, every appointment in his government would disclose their holdings.
At the NDC’s Governance Forum, which took place in Accra on Thursday, October 31, Mahama made this commitment, highlighting accountability as a key component of his plan.
“To restore public trust, I will require all members of my administration to declare their assets within 30 days of assuming office,” he stated, underlining this step as crucial in rebuilding public confidence.
Mahama cited the most recent Afrobarometer study, which indicates a drop in Ghanaians’ trust in state institutions, in order to address the growing public mistrust of government institutions.
He responded by outlining intentions to update public officials’ rules of conduct, placing a greater emphasis on professionalism, ethical leadership, and public engagement.
“The recent Afrobarometer report reveals a worrying loss of trust in our institutions. We must work collectively to rebuild that trust,” Mahama said.
“Our administration will review the codes of conduct to ensure public officeholders uphold ethical leadership, professionalism, and efficiency. We must serve the public with humility, modesty, and a commitment to meet their needs.”
With these programs, Mahama hopes to create a more responsible government that is committed to moral leadership and openness. If elected, he says, an NDC administration will place a high priority on rebuilding public institutions’ credibility.
