President John Mahama has asked all ministers to declare their assets.
The move he noted forms part of efforts to curb corruption.
He gave the directive at the swearing-in ceremony of the first six appointed ministers at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The President said it should no longer be business as usual, and the Ghanaian people are demanding accountability and transparency.
“I expect all of you to begin the process of declaring your assets,” he said, adding that the Chief of Staff would soon announce a cut-off date by which all eligible appointees must submit their asset declaration forms to the Auditor-General.
He reiterated his commitment in dealing with acts of corruption, pledging to empower the various anti-corruption agencies to deal with all forms of corruption by any of his appointees.
He stressed that it cannot be “business as usual” in his government.
He advised his appointees to deliver their duties in humility and candour since arrogance will not be tolerated under his government.
“As I pointed out during my inaugural speech, Ghanaians have, through their votes, declared their intention to demand the highest standards of governance, and we cannot afford to fail them,” President Mahama stated.
“This naturally puts a burden of responsibility on us, which we must prove equal to. Ghanaians have shown that the days of tolerance for disrespectful gaslighting by government officials are well and truly over.”
“We must exhibit tolerance for their views and work to meet their aspirations. This government will not tolerate arrogance or disrespect for the people who elected us into office. Modesty and prudence must be the guiding principles upon which you, myself, and our vice president fashion our governance.”
“The people of Ghana will hold us accountable for the trust they have placed in our hands. It cannot be business as usual. We must be transparent and fair in all our dealings,” he added.
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