In a significant move aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public office, President John Dramani Mahama has formally declared his assets to the Auditor-General.
The declaration was publicly announced on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Jubilee House.
This asset declaration, as mandated by Ghana’s Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act, provides a detailed account of Mahama’s financial holdings, properties, and other assets.
In a brief statement, Mahama emphasized the importance of transparency in rebuilding public trust.
“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.
“I have maintained that while it is all well and good to punish corruption, a more effective way of addressing the canker is preventing it from occurring in the first place.
“I honestly believe that if properly created and enforced, the asset declaration can become a sustainable tool for tackling corruption,” he stated.
The president further urged all government appointees to follow his lead in declaring their assets, warning that failure to do so could result in dismissal from office.
