Keypoints
- Mahama sets May 7 asset declaration deadline for appointees.
- Defaulters risk dismissal and four months’ salary forfeiture.
- New Code of Conduct aims to curb public sector corruption.
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong ultimatum to political appointees, stating they must declare their assets by Wednesday, May 7, 2025, or face immediate dismissal. Speaking at the launch of the new Code of Conduct for Political Appointees, Mahama emphasized that the declaration of assets is not ceremonial but an essential tool to curb corruption.
“For those appointed before March 31 who missed the initial deadline, failure to comply now means forfeiting three months’ salary to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund,” Mahama said. “After May 7, if you still haven’t declared your assets, consider yourself dismissed.”
New Code of Conduct targets corruption and promotes integrity
Mahama explained that the Code of Conduct is a binding guide for all political appointees, from ministers to board members. It bans purchasing state assets, misusing public funds, and receiving gifts over GH¢20,000 without disclosure.
“This is a government of shared responsibility—there will be no sacred cows,” the president stressed. “It applies to everyone, including me, the Vice President, and my advisors.” The warning aligns with Mahama’s campaign for transparency and ethical governance.
Public portal to aid enforcement of the asset rules
To reinforce the Mahama asset declaration warning, the government will launch a reporting portal where citizens can anonymously report violations of the Code. These tips will be confidential and investigated promptly, he said.
The President encouraged public participation in holding officials accountable and said the Code is part of his broader “120-day social contract with the people of Ghana.”
According to Mahama, the initiative signals a new era in public service—“one that values ethics over expediency and country over self.”
