President Mahama Declares Assets and Sets Deadline for Public Office Holders

President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled his constitutional obligation by publicly declaring his assets, submitting the completed forms to the Auditor-General, in accordance with Article 286 of Ghana’s Constitution. This move is in line with his commitment to promoting transparency and combating corruption within his administration.

As part of his broader anti-corruption agenda, the President has instructed all public office holders and appointees to declare their assets by March 31, 2025. He warned that failure to meet this deadline will lead to stringent penalties, including possible removal from office.

Article 286 of the Constitution requires public officials to declare their assets and liabilities before assuming office, at the end of every four-year term, and upon exiting office. This process is designed to prevent corruption and ensure that government officials are held accountable to the public.

The forms, which were presented at the Presidency, were officially received by the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, and his team, highlighting the administration’s commitment to upholding institutional integrity.

In his remarks, President Mahama stressed the importance of proactive measures in the fight against corruption. “I have just performed a simple but very important act of presenting my completed asset declaration forms to the Auditor-General as required by Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution and the Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act, 1996 (Act 550). In times past, I would have privately presented this to the Auditor-General, but I have chosen to do so publicly to inject openness and transparency into the process. I believe that if earnestly curated and enforced, the asset declaration process can become a sustainable tool for tackling corruption,” he said.