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President John Dramani Mahama has cracked the whip on government appointees who failed to meet the March 31 deadline for asset declaration, ordering them to forfeit three months’ salary as penalty.
The President revealed that the Auditor General’s latest report exposed several officials in his administration who neglected to comply with the mandatory asset declaration requirement. The deducted salaries will be donated to the Mahama Cares Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
“On February 18, I gave all appointees until March 31 to declare their assets. The Auditor General has confirmed that some of you failed to meet this deadline,” Mahama announced sternly. “As punishment, you will lose three months’ salary to the Mahama Cares Trust Fund.”
This penalty comes on top of an existing directive requiring all appointees to contribute one month’s salary to the same fund, meaning defaulters will effectively lose four months’ pay.
The President delivered an ultimatum, declaring that any appointee who fails to declare their assets by May 7 will be summarily dismissed from office.
“My administration has zero tolerance for disregard of accountability measures,” Mahama warned. “Public service demands full compliance with transparency rules. Those who can’t meet this basic requirement don’t belong in government.”
The asset declaration law, enshrined in Ghana’s constitution, serves as a critical anti-corruption tool by requiring public officials to disclose their wealth upon taking office. Analysts say Mahama’s tough stance signals his determination to enforce good governance practices.
The Mahama Cares Trust Fund, beneficiary of the forfeited salaries, supports healthcare delivery and medical infrastructure projects nationwide.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
