In a significant move to promote transparency and accountability in his administration, President John Dramani Mahama has officially declared his assets, fulfilling the constitutional obligation outlined in Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution and the Public Office Declaration of Assets and Disqualifications Act (1998), Act 550.
This development comes on the heels of his directive to all his appointees to declare their assets by March 31, 2025.
President Mahama presented his completed asset declaration forms to the Auditor-General at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House on February 18, 2025.
In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of transparency in governance, highlighting that many public officials remain unaware of their obligations under the assets declaration regime.
To address this, President Mahama has instructed the Chief of Staff to ensure that all appointees submit their asset declaration forms by the deadline, warning that failure to comply could result in severe sanctions, including removal from office.
This move is seen as a crucial step in preventing corruption, which thrives in secrecy.
President Mahama also called for a review of the current assets declaration framework to enhance its effectiveness.
He proposed that declared assets should be made public both before and after holding office to combat unexplained wealth and ensure accountability.
