Mahama Leads by Example: Publicly Declares Assets to Promote Transparency
President urges government appointees to follow suit or face dismissal
- Mahama makes his asset declaration public to promote openness in governance
- Emphasizes asset declaration as a preventive tool against corruption
- Warns government officials to declare assets or risk dismissal
In a bold move to uphold transparency and accountability in public office, President John Dramani Mahama has officially declared his assets to the Auditor-General.
The declaration, made public on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Jubilee House, details Mahama’s financial holdings, properties, and other assets in accordance with Ghana’s Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act.
Addressing the nation, Mahama underscored the significance of openness in governance, stating:
“In times past, I would privately present these forms to the Auditor-General in fulfillment of my statutory obligation. I have taken the step of presenting these forms publicly as a way of injecting some openness and transparency into the process of asset declaration.”
He further stressed that preventing corruption is more effective than merely punishing it, adding that a well-structured asset declaration system could serve as a powerful tool in the fight against corruption.
Additionally, Mahama issued a firm directive to government appointees, urging them to declare their assets or risk being dismissed from office.
