President John Dramani Mahama has taken a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in his administration by publicly declaring his assets.
This move is in line with the constitutional requirement outlined in Act 550 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
The declaration, submitted to the Audit Service and received by the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah-Asiedu, provides details of the properties and assets owned by the president.
This is a key theme in Mahama’s 2024 campaign, demonstrating his commitment to transparency and accountability.
Following his asset declaration, President Mahama instructed all his appointees to do the same by March 31, 2024, or face consequences, including removal from office.
This requirement is enshrined in Article 286 of the 1992 constitution, which mandates public service officers, including the President, Vice President, Ministers, and Members of Parliament, to declare their assets.
The Auditor-General has assured the public that a thorough review of the asset declarations will be conducted.
This move is expected to promote transparency and accountability in government, and Mahama’s leadership is seen as a positive step towards achieving this goal.
