By Ashiadey Dotse
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has issued a final warning to political appointees who failed to meet the March 31, 2025, asset declaration deadline, giving them until the end of Wednesday, 7 May 2025, to comply or face automatic dismissal from office.
Speaking at the unveiling of a new code of conduct for public officials, President Mahama said declaring assets is a crucial tool in fighting corruption and maintaining trust in government. He described the missed deadline as unacceptable and stressed that accountability is non-negotiable in his administration.
“Kindly do not put me in a position where I have to make that drastic choice. When it comes to protecting the integrity of this government, I will not compromise,” he said firmly on Monday, May 5, 2025.
According to the President, those who missed the 31 March deadline must also forfeit three months’ salary, which will be donated to the Mahama Cares Medical Trust Fund. This is in addition to the one-month salary already required from all appointees.
In total, defaulters will contribute four months’ salary to the fund. However, Mahama made it clear that anyone who still fails to declare their assets by 7 May will be removed from their position without exception.
He also announced a new public portal to allow citizens to report violations of the code of conduct anonymously and safely.
“This is more than a code, it’s a declaration of intent. We are here to serve, and we will serve with honour,” he said.
President Mahama called on all appointees to follow the rules strictly, saying that only through discipline, humility, and a commitment to ethics can public trust in leadership be rebuilt.
