President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to all government appointees, declaring that those who fail to declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of 2025 will face severe sanctions, including possible removal from office.
The President gave the ultimatum on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after officially submitting his own assets to the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, at the Jubilee House.
Following the submission, Mahama delivered a firm speech urging appointees to comply with the constitutional requirement of asset declaration, stressing that transparency was crucial in the fight against corruption.
“I have also taken this step to send an unmistakable signal to all public office holders, especially those that I have appointed, that I take the declaration of assets very seriously and expect full compliance from them,” he stated.
The President further directed his Chief of Staff to ensure compliance among appointees, setting a strict deadline.
“I have asked the Chief of Staff to send word to all appointees to ensure that they declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of this year that is by 31st March 2025. I wish to stress that any appointee failing to meet the deadline will face severe sanctions, not excluding removal from office.”
Mr Mahama’s directive reinforces his administration’s commitment to accountability and good governance, aiming to uphold integrity within public service.
