President John Dramani Mahama has officially declared his assets to Ghana’s Auditor-General, marking a significant step in the country’s commitment to accountability.
The declaration, made public on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Jubilee House, provides a comprehensive record of Mahama’s financial holdings, properties, and other assets, in compliance with Ghana’s Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act.
In a brief statement, Mr.Mahama underscored the importance of transparency in rebuilding public trust. “In the past, I would privately submit these forms to the Auditor-General to meet my statutory obligation. Today, I have decided to make them public as a means of injecting openness into the asset declaration process,” he said.
He further stressed that while punishing corruption is crucial, preventing it in the first place is a more effective approach. “I firmly believe that if asset declarations are properly implemented and enforced, they can serve as a sustainable tool to combat corruption,” President Mahama added.
