Declare your assets or face sanctions – Mahama warns appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to all government appointees, stating 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 made this declaration on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after officially submitting his assets to the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, at the Jubilee House.
Following the submission, Mahama delivered a brief but firm speech, urging his appointees to comply with the constitutional requirement of asset declaration.
He emphasized that this measure was essential for enhancing transparency and strengthening the fight against corruption.
“Any appointee who fails to meet the asset declaration deadline will face serious sanctions, not excluding removal from office,” Mahama warned.
The President’s move reinforces his administration’s commitment to accountability and good governance, ensuring that public officials uphold integrity in the discharge of their duties.
Mahama’s directive aligns with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates public officials to declare their assets upon assumption of office.