President John Dramani Mahama has taken decisive action against government appointees who failed to comply with the mandatory asset declaration directive issued as part of the newly launched Code of Conduct for Public Officials.
In a firm statement from the Jubilee House, the President announced that all appointees who defaulted on asset declaration by the March 31st deadline will face immediate sanctions.
These include the forfeiture of four months’ salary, which must be donated in full to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
“This government will not tolerate non-compliance or excuses,” President Mahama emphasized. “Public accountability is not optional—it is the foundation of responsible leadership.”
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which supports the delivery of emergency medical care and the development of rural health infrastructure, is expected to receive a significant boost from the sanctions.
In addition, President Mahama gave a final ultimatum to all remaining defaulters:
Declare your assets by the close of day May 7, 2025 or face automatic dismissal.
The directive is part of a broader integrity campaign launched earlier this year, aimed at reforming public service culture and eliminating corruption.
The Code of Conduct, unveiled in February 2025, requires all government appointees to declare their assets, avoid conflicts of interest, and adhere to ethical governance standards.
This latest enforcement action underscores the President’s commitment to making the code more than a symbolic gesture. It follows earlier initiatives including:
A ban on first-class travel for all appointees.
The creation of an Anti-Corruption Task Force.
The establishment of an Ethics Compliance Unit to monitor adherence.
Political observers say Mahama’s move sends a strong message that ethical lapses will come with real consequences.
Civil society groups have applauded the President’s boldness.
“This is the kind of leadership we need to restore confidence in public office,” said Kwame Opoku, director of the Center for Policy Transparency. “The red line has been drawn, and it must apply to everyone—without exception.”
With the close-of-day deadline looming, all eyes are on the government’s next move to see whether this new culture of accountability will be fully enforced.
