All government appointees have received a strong warning from President John Dramani Mahama, who said that anyone who do not disclose their assets by the end of the first quarter of 2025 will be subject to harsh penalties, including the possibility of being removed from office.
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the President made this announcement at the Jubilee House following his formal turnover of his assets to the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu.
After the submission, Mahama made a succinct but strong address in which he urged his appointees to adhere to the asset declaration criteria laid forth in the constitution.
He underlined how crucial this action was to boosting openness and fortifying the anti-corruption movement.
“I have also taken this step to send an unmistakable signal to all public office holders, especially those that I have appointed that I take the declaration of assets very seriously and expect full compliance from them.
“I have asked the Chief of Staff to send word to all appointees to ensure that they declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of this year, that is by 31st March 2025. I wish to stress that any appointee failing to meet the deadline will face severe sanctions, not excluding removal from office.”
The President’s action guarantees that public servants maintain integrity in the performance of their jobs and reaffirms his administration’s dedication to accountability and good governance.
Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution, which requires public officers to disclose their assets before they take office, is in line with Mahama’s directive.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Joseph Asare
