President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm warning to all his appointees: declare your assets by March 31 or face the possibility of removal from office. This stern directive came as President Mahama presented his own completed Asset Declaration forms to the Auditor-General during a brief ceremony held at the Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday, February 18.
Following his submission, the President set a hard deadline of March 31st for all appointees to follow suit. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a former Deputy Information Minister, highlighted the announcement on Twitter:
> “President Mahama has presented his completed Asset Declaration forms to the Auditor-General at a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House. He has set a deadline of March 31st for all appointees to declare their assets or face possible removal from office!”
In accordance with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution, eligible public office holders are required to submit their completed Asset Declaration forms to the Auditor-General’s office. The list of public office holders required to comply includes, but is not limited to:
- President of the Republic
- Vice-President of the Republic
- Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Members of Parliament
- Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State
- Chief Justice and other judicial officers
- Ambassadors and High Commissioners
- Heads of ministries, government departments, and public corporations
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This directive serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in governance. Failure to comply by the set deadline could result in serious consequences, including removal from office.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops and for more insights into the importance of asset declaration in fostering a transparent and accountable government.
