Mahama donates gifted cars to state’s pool for transparency

KEY POINTS

• President Mahama donates gifted vehicles to reinforce transparency in governance.
• The vehicles are handed over in line with the new code of conduct.
• Mahama warns of severe sanctions for officials failing to comply with ethics

Two cars that were given to President John Mahama have been turned over and added to the state’s collection. His administration’s dedication to openness, responsibility, and moral leadership is reaffirmed by this decision.

President Mahama donates cars to reinforce transparency

He made the announcement on Monday, May 5, when he formally unveiled his recently proposed code of behavior for government appointments. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah received a ceremonial presentation of the vehicles from Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu. Ofosu clarified that public officials must turn over such gifts to the state when they receive them.

This action is consistent with President Mahama’s ongoing commitment to run an honorable and dignified government. He underlined that all public servants must behave themselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Additionally, the President’s move demonstrates his dedication to upholding integrity in the public sector.

Code of conduct emphasizes zero tolerance for misconduct

President Mahama emphasized his government’s zero-tolerance approach for corruption, conceit, and abuse of power while speaking during the introduction of the code of conduct for appointees. He stated that the rules of the code are intended to control the behavior of public servants, promote civil interaction with citizens, and stop unethical government practices.

According to Joynews, anyone found in violation of the standards would face harsh repercussions. The guidelines are intended to ensure that all public personnel act in the best interests of the country. President Mahama threatened severe penalties, including possible termination, for noncompliance. He claimed that this is a component of the government’s continuous attempts to rebuild public confidence in the nation’s leadership.

The administration’s resolve to set an example is further demonstrated by the most recent step, which involved donating the provided cars. The government spokeswoman claims that this action demonstrates the President’s dedication to encouraging openness and serving as a model for all public servants.