President John Dramani Mahama has publicly declared his assets in line with Article 286 of Ghana’s Constitution, submitting his completed forms to the Auditor-General.
He has also directed all public office holders and appointees to declare their assets by March 31, 2025, warning that failure to comply will result in severe sanctions, including removal from office.
This initiative is part of his commitment to fighting corruption and promoting transparency in governance.
Article 286 mandates public officials to declare their assets and liabilities before assuming office, at the end of every four-year term, and upon leaving office.
The process aims to deter corruption and assure the public of the integrity of government officials.
The Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, and his team were present at the Presidency to receive the forms, symbolizing the President’s commitment to institutional integrity.
Speaking at the event, President Mahama emphasized the importance of proactive measures against corruption.
“I have just performed a simple but very important act of presenting my completed asset declaration forms to the Auditor-General as required by Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution and the Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act, 1996 (Act 550). In times past, I would have privately presented this to the Auditor-General, but I have chosen to do so publicly to inject openness and transparency into the process. I believe that if earnestly curated and enforced, the asset declaration process can become a sustainable tool for tackling corruption,” he stated.
The President’s directive seeks to ensure accountability among public officials and prevent corruption before it occurs, rather than spending resources to combat it later.
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm directive to all government appointees, warning that failure to declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of 2025 will attract severe sanctions, including possible removal from office.
He stated that the warning underscores his administration’s determination to enforce transparency and accountability in public service.
The President made this declaration on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, after he formally submitted his asset declaration form to the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, at the Jubilee House.
His compliance with this constitutional requirement reinforces his commitment to good governance and serves as an example for all public officials to follow.
Speaking after the submission, President Mahama urged his appointees to fulfill their legal obligation without delay.
He emphasized that asset declaration was a crucial step in promoting transparency and strengthening the fight against corruption.
By adhering to this directive, he noted, officials would demonstrate integrity and accountability in the execution of their duties.
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