John Dramani Mahama, who returned to power last December, eight years after losing the election to Nana Akufo-Addo, has officially declared his assets to the Auditor-General.
The Ghanaian head of state, John Dramani Mahama, announced on Tuesday, February 18, that he had publicly submitted his asset declaration to the Auditor-General, a mandatory step that he aims to establish as a symbol of his commitment to transparency and the prevention of corruption.
In accordance with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution and the 1998 law on public office holders, the president submitted his asset declaration forms to the Auditor-General. This submission was made publicly, an unusual approach intended to “promote openness and transparency” in this process.
Mahama, returning to power eight years after his defeat by Nana Akufo-Addo, emphasized that while cracking down on corruption is commendable, preventing it is more effective. For him, asset declaration, when “properly designed and enforced,” can serve as a sustainable tool in combating this scourge.
Through this gesture, he also aims to send “an unequivocal message” to all public office holders, particularly those he has appointed, regarding the importance he places on this obligation and his expectation of their “full compliance.”
