PPP is pushing for constitutional reforms on asset declarations in the country
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has praised President John Dramani Mahama for what it describes as a bold demonstration of ethical leadership, following the launch of the Code of Conduct for Political Appointees and his personal decision to declare and transfer gifted vehicles to the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the PPP emphasised that Mahama’s actions promote integrity and transparency in public office.
“We especially applaud the President’s decision to declare and transfer gifted vehicles to the state, a personal act of transparency that sets an important precedent. This move exemplifies the values of humility, responsibility, and integrity that we expect from our nation’s highest office,” it stated.
The party, however, expressed concern over the decision to extend the deadline for political appointees to submit their asset declarations from March 31 to May 7, 2025.
“However, while the President’s firm warning to appointees who failed to meet the March 31 asset declaration deadline is welcome, we are not in agreement with the extended deadline to May 7, 2025. The original deadline was clear and should have been respected. Granting an extension may inadvertently reduce the seriousness of the directive and weaken its enforcement,” it indicated.
The PPP used the opportunity to renew its longstanding call for constitutional and legislative reform to ensure full transparency in the asset declaration process.
“The PPP has, over the years, consistently advocated for greater transparency in the declaration of assets by public officials. While the Constitution and current law mandate asset declarations, these remain sealed documents, inaccessible to the public or civil society. This severely undermines the principle of public accountability.
“We therefore call for an amendment to Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution, which currently states: Article 286(1): A person who holds a public office… shall submit to the Auditor-General a written declaration of all property or assets owned by, or liabilities owed by him whether directly or indirectly,” it added.
Read the full statement below:
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