IF YOU HAVEN’T DECLARED YOUR ASSETS BY MAY 7, CONSIDER YOURSELF DISMISSED – President Mahama Tells Government Appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that political appointees who did not declare their assets by the original March 31 deadline must complete this by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, or risk immediate termination.
On Monday, May 5, 2025, the President released the directive at the official inauguration of the Code of Conduct for Political Appointees.
He mentioned that the asset declaration regulation is not merely a formality but an essential measure to combat corruption and misuse of authority.
“For all those who were appointed or nominated before 31st March 2025 and failed to meet the deadline, you are to forfeit three months of salary to be donated to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund,” Mr Mahama said.
“If by close of day Wednesday, 7th May 2025, any of you still fails to declare your assets, count yourself automatically dismissed.”
Besides the three-month salary forfeiture, the impacted appointees are also anticipated to donate one month’s salary to the MahamaCares Trust Fund, resulting in a total deduction of four months’ pay.
Mr. Mahama stated that declaring assets is essential for fostering public trust and preventing officials from using their positions for personal gain.
He stated that the recently introduced Code of Conduct serves as a mandatory guideline for all political appointees, such as ministers, deputy ministers, presidential staff, chief executives, Council of State members, and board members.
“This is a government of shared responsibility, and there will be no sacred cows,” Mr Mahama stated. “The Code applies to the Vice President, myself, the Chief of Staff, and all advisors. We are all bound by its provisions.”
The President outlined strict rules in the Code, including bans on the purchase of state assets, misuse of government funds for gifts or hampers, and receiving gifts worth more than GH¢20,000 without declaration.
“No political appointee under this administration is permitted to purchase state assets, whether land, vehicles, shares, or buildings, directly or indirectly,” Mr Mahama said.
“If you attempt to do so and you are found out, your appointment will be terminated.”
He also announced plans to introduce a public reporting portal, where citizens can submit reports of suspected misconduct under the Code. These reports will be treated confidentially and investigated fairly, he said.
“I invite the citizens of Ghana to play a role in monitoring compliance with this Code,” Mr Mahama told the gathering.
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