President John Dramani Mahama has officially completed and submitted his Asset Declaration forms to the Auditor-General, reaffirming his commitment to transparency and good governance. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Information, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, in a statement on Twitter.
According to Ofosu Kwakye, President Mahama has set a strict deadline of March 31, 2025, for all government appointees to declare their assets or face possible removal from office.
“The President has completed his asset declaration process and expects all his appointees to do the same by March 31. Failure to comply may result in dismissal,” Ofosu Kwakye posted.
The declaration of assets by public officials is a constitutional requirement under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and the Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act. This initiative aims to promote accountability and prevent corruption in public service.
Analysts see this directive as a strong signal of President Mahama’s commitment to ethical governance. His move is expected to set the tone for compliance among government officials and enhance public confidence in his administration.
The Office of the Auditor-General has assured the public that the asset declaration process will be handled with diligence and in accordance with the law. Meanwhile, appointees have been urged to take the directive seriously to avoid potential sanctions.
With the deadline fast approaching, attention will now shift to government officials to see whether they comply with the President’s directive.
