President John Dramani Mahama has imposed financial penalties on a number of his appointees who failed to meet the March 31 deadline for mandatory asset declarations.
The President’s actions appear to reinforce his administration’s stated commitment to transparency and accountability in public office.
The sanctions, which include the forfeiture of four months’ salary and a mandatory donation of the same amount to the newly established Ghana Medical Trust Fund, were confirmed in a post by Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, via X (formerly Twitter).
The directive, issued by the President, takes immediate effect. Officials who do not comply with the constitutional requirement to declare their assets by the close of business tomorrow risk dismissal, according to the minister’s post
While the identities and number of affected appointees have not been disclosed, the move is part of a broader enforcement push aimed at strengthening governance standards.
Asset declaration by public officials is mandated under Article 286 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The provision is designed to curb corruption and promote ethical conduct in public service, though enforcement has historically been uneven.
