Mahama Declares Assets, Sets March 31 Deadline for Appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has officially submitted his asset declaration form to the Auditor-General, in compliance with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution and the Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act 1998 (Act 550).
Speaking at Jubilee House on February 18, 2025, Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and stressed that preventing corruption is as important as punishing it.
“I’ve always maintained that while it is commendable to punish corruption, a more effective approach is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. The asset declaration process, if properly structured, can be a sustainable tool for tackling corruption.”
Mahama also issued a strict directive to all government appointees, requiring them to declare their assets by March 31, 2025, or face severe sanctions, including removal from office.
“I’ve instructed the Chief of Staff to ensure that all appointees declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of this year—by March 31, 2025. Any appointee who fails to meet this deadline will face severe consequences.”
The President further emphasized the need to enhance the asset declaration regime through constitutional reforms to ensure its effectiveness in modern governance.
The Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act, 1998 (Act 550), mandates various high-ranking officials—including ministers, judges, ambassadors, security officers, and public service heads—to declare their assets and liabilities.
With this move, Mahama signals a renewed commitment to anti-corruption measures and public accountability, reinforcing the importance of transparent governance.
Focus Keywords: Mahama asset declaration, Ghana corruption fight, asset declaration law Ghana, public office transparency, Ghana government accountability.