President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to government appointees, stating that failure to declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of 2025 will result in severe sanctions, including possible dismissal.
The directive, he emphasized, is a critical step toward ensuring transparency and accountability in public service.
Speaking on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after submitting his own asset declaration form to Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu at the Jubilee House, Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to good governance.
“Any appointee who fails to meet the asset declaration deadline will face serious sanctions, not excluding removal from office,” he warned, making it clear that non-compliance will not be tolerated.
Mahama’s directive aligns with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates public officials to declare their assets upon assuming office. By taking the lead in fulfilling this legal obligation, he seeks to set an example for his administration.
“Transparency is the foundation of good governance,” he stated, urging all officials to act swiftly and uphold the integrity of public service.
