President John Dramani Mahama has publicly declared his assets, stressing the importance of transparency in governance.
He submitted his completed asset declaration forms to the Auditor-General during a ceremony at the Jubilee House on February 18, 2025.
In his remarks, President Mahama emphasized that under Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution and the Public Office Holders Declaration of Assets and Disqualifications Act, all public office holders, including ministers, members of parliament, and judges, are obligated to declare their assets.
He expressed concern that many public officials remain unaware of these legal requirements. To address this, he has instructed the Chief of Staff to ensure that all appointees submit their asset declarations by March 31, 2025, warning that failure to comply could lead to severe penalties, including removal from office.
President Mahama stressed that while punishing corruption is important, preventing it is even more critical. He believes a well-enforced asset declaration process can be a key tool in fighting corruption, which often flourishes in secrecy.
The President also called for a review of the current asset declaration framework to improve its effectiveness. He proposed making declared assets public both before and after holding office to tackle unexplained wealth and promote accountability.
